DeSoto County requires a building permit for all carports. 5-foot side setback, 25-foot front setback, 15-foot max height, counts toward 30% lot coverage. HOAs may restrict.
DeSoto County Zoning Ordinance classifies carports as accessory structures subject to building permits regardless of size. Typical residential requirements in R-1/R-2/R-3 districts: side yard setback of 5 feet, rear setback of 10 feet, front yard setback matching the principal dwelling (typically 25 feet), maximum height of 15 feet, and total accessory structure lot coverage of 30%. Attached carports must match the principal structure setbacks (typically greater). Pre-fabricated metal carport kits sold by vendors delivering to Mississippi still require a county permit — Mississippi-adopted IRC wind load is 115 mph (3-second gust) for most of DeSoto County, requiring proper anchoring. Carports cannot be enclosed to become garages without a separate permit and structural engineering. HOAs in Southaven, Olive Branch, and newer Hernando subdivisions commonly prohibit carports — Mississippi HOA CC&Rs are enforceable.
Unpermitted carport: stop-work order, $200 to $1,000 fine, retroactive permit with double fees or required removal if setbacks violated. Wind anchoring failures trigger immediate correction.
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