State directory · MS · Southeast
Mississippi building departments
This Mississippi directory covers 82 Census county equivalents and local building-department guides. Mississippi can vary by jurisdiction. Check the municipality and county for adopted codes, floodplain rules, wind requirements, and the office responsible for inspections.
How permitting works in Mississippi
Mixed state and local administration. A county name is a geographic index, not a promise that the county government issues every building permit. Many projects are handled by a city, town, township, borough, parish, regional office, or independent city.
Source-backed state research
Mississippi State Fire Marshal / local authorities
Mississippi’s State Fire Marshal administers the Mississippi Fire Prevention Code and shares enforcement responsibilities with local county and municipal authorities. Building permits, inspections, zoning, and occupancy requirements must be confirmed with the local jurisdiction for the property.
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Available department pages
Biloxi · Harrison County
City of Biloxi Community Development Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Gulfport · Harrison County
City of Gulfport Urban Development Building Code Services
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Hattiesburg · Forrest and Lamar Counties
City of Hattiesburg Department of Urban Development
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Jackson · Hinds County
City of Jackson Office of Code Services
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Madison · Madison County
City of Madison Building and Permit Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Meridian · Lauderdale County
City of Meridian Building and Inspection Division
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Southaven · DeSoto County
City of Southaven Department of Building
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Tupelo · Lee County
City of Tupelo Department of Development Services
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
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