Building permits in Jackson

By ANTHONY WARREN

Sun Staff Writer

WHAT DOES it take to get a building permit?

How long does it take to get a property approved?

It all depends on the contractor and how long construction takes, say Jackson city officials.

To be eligible for a building permit in Jackson, a contactor must be bonded and licensed with the city and state. He or she needs to have a $5,000 security bond with the city and have a business license in the county in which he or she lives.