Contact Information:
Chip Gennaro
Building Inspector, City of Brookhaven
Room 103
301 S. First Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
Phone: 601-823-5966
Fax: 601-823-5967
Our People:
Chip Gennaro – City Building Inspector
Samantha Melancon -Office Administrator
Important documents
(Note that many more documents are listed at the bottom of this page and found in the forms and documents section of this website.)
List of local contractors (PDF format)
Application for Zoning and Building Permit Form (PDF format) (Word 2003 Format)
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Mississippi Contractor Information?
See the website at http://www.msboc.us/
What information needs to be on file before performing electrical, HVAC, plumbing, work inside the City Limits?
- A surety bond bound to the City of Brookhaven for $5000.00
- Proof of Insurance
- State of MS license
What is the procedure for obtaining a permit for electrical service?
If the power has been off for 6 months or longer a permit must be obtained from the City Inspector; or, if work has been done that requires the service to be disconnected the City Inspector must inspect the work and a permit will be required. Once a permit has been issued for electrical services, the City Inspector will fax the permit to the Electric Company. Your electrical account number will be required before the permit can be issued.
NOTE: All electrical work performed must be done by a licensed electrician.
What is the procedure for obtaining a permit for gas services?
If the meter has been removed or the gas has been off for 6 months or longer a permit is required. You must first contact a licensed plumber to perform a pressure test to insure there are no leaks. Once the test has been performed, the plumber should contact the City Inspector to verify there are no leaks in the system. Once this has been verified, the City Inspector will fax the permit to the gas company.
NOTE: All work performed must be done by a licensed plumber.
What is the fee for a electrical or gas permit?
The City Inspector fee is $10.00
What is required to obtain a building permit?
2 sets of plans, a copy of the deed, and a completed building permit application. Depending on the job, there may be a 2 week review period. The building permit application may be found on this page.
How can I determine the cost of a building permit?
The schedule of permit fees may be found on this page. If you have any questions regarding the formula for determining the fees, please contact our office at 601-833-7766.
What is required to obtain a sign permit?
A completed sign application.
How can I determine the cost of a sign permit?
The schedule of permit fees may be found on this page. If you have any questions regarding the formula for determining the fees, please contact our office at 601-833-7766.
How can I determine the zoning of a parcel of property?
A zoning map is located here and in the forms and documents section of this website. If you are unsure of the zoning, please feel free to contact our office at 601-833-7766 for further assistance.
May I move a mobile home into the City?
A single wide mobile home may only be moved into a mobile home park or if it is replacing a mobile home of the same size or smaller. The mobile home which is being replaced must have been occupied within the last 90 days. A copy of the water bill or electrical bill must be provided to verify the mobile home was occupied.
A double-wide may be moved into R-2 or R-3 areas provided it meets its setback requirements. They also may be moved into a mobile home park.
Note: A moving permit must be obtained before moving the mobile home.
Do I need a building permit for a portable storage building?
Yes, a permit is required. The storage building must be located in the side or rear yard and the setback requirements must be met.
Does your office have any contact information for licensed plumbers, electricians, or HVAC technicians?
The list of licensed contractors may be found here or at the State of Mississippi Contractors website http://www.msboc.us/contractors.cfm
Important documents
The links to forms on this web site will be links to either Adobe PDF format documents or Microsoft Word format. If you computer does not have Adobe Reader installed, you may obtain a free version here, or a Microsoft Word Viewer here.
We are working to scan and place more documents and forms on this site on a daily basis. If you have a form or document you would like to see added here, please email us brookhaveninfo@brookhavenms.com.
Brookhaven Zoning Map – Zoning Map of the Brookhaven Area This is a large file – 4 MB. (PDF format) 
Brookhaven Sign Ordinance – Full text of the Brookhaven sign ordinance. (PDF format) 
Specific district ordinances – Article V. – District specific ordinances (PDF format)
Flood damage prevention ordinance – Full text of Flood damage prevention ordinance. (PDF format)
Land development ordinance – Full text of land development ordinance . (PDF format)
Zoning ordinance amendment form – Document template for Zoning ordinance amendment . (Word format)
Commercial site plan checklist – A checklist of items need for the commercial site review process. (PDF format)
Building Codes Fees – Ordinance 143 – Building code fees as amended in Ordinance 143. (PDF format)
Zoning variance form – Document template for Zoning variance hearing. (Word format)
Subdivision ordinance – Full text of Subdivision ordinance. (PDF format)
Storm water pollution prevention ordinance – Full text of the Storm water pollution prevention ordinance. (PDF format)
Off street parking and loading ordinance – Ordinances about off street parking requirements and loading areas . (PDF)
Brookhaven Annexed Area Map – Map of the Brookhaven Annexed Area. (PDF format) 