Permits & licensing in Mississippi local government
What Mississippi city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about permits & licensing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
94 Mississippi meetings since 2024 covered permits & licensing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Mississippi with the most permits & licensing activity
- Gulfport, MS (32)
- Columbus, MS (16)
- Rankin County, MS (11)
- Cleveland, MS (9)
- Olive Branch, MS (7)
- Gautier, MS (4)
- Pearl, MS (4)
- Brandon, MS (3)
- Vicksburg, MS (3)
- Hattiesburg, MS (2)
- Pascagoula, MS (1)
- Southaven, MS (1)
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Planning Commission meets to discuss zoning, subdivisions, and permits
The Gulfport Planning Commission will meet to discuss zoning map amendments, subdivision plans, and specific land-use permits. Several items, including a tree permit appeal and a zoning map amendment, have been deferred to a future meeting.
Gautier City Council to vote on zoning permits and budget amendments
The Gautier City Council will consider several zoning requests, including home occupation permits and variances, as well as approve the FY 2026 Budget Amendments and the Docket of Claims.
Board considers convenience store with fuel pumps on Bethel Rd; second application withdrawn
The Olive Branch Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider two conditional use permits for convenience stores with fuel pumps. One application, for a 2.64-acre site on Bethel Road across from Methodist Olive Branch Hospital, is active. The second application, for a 0.82-acre site at 8479 Goodman Rd…
Board to consider swimming pool variance at 204 Mockingtrail Lane
The board will hold a public hearing on a variance request to allow a swimming pool within a reduced setback. Other business includes approval of consent agenda items such as multiple construction project pay requests and change orders, amendments to the contractor licensing ordinance, and special exception…
Planning Commission to review rezoning requests and home occupation permits
The Planning Commission will decide on several home occupation permits and a mobile home use request. The body will also make recommendations on three zoning map amendments for residential use. Some items, including a tree permit appeal and a subdivision plan, have been deferred.
Committee will consider approvals for three ground signs and metal siding
The Architectural Review Committee will hold a hearing on three permit applications. Two applications request new freestanding ground signs at 1422 E Pass Road and 2018 24th Avenue. A third application seeks metal siding for an accessory structure at 730 E Pass Road. Decisions will be made during the June 11 meeting.
Board to decide on convenience store with fuel pumps
The Board of Adjustment will hear five applications including three variances and two conditional use permits. Items involve a temporary parking surface for a church, privacy fence encroachments, a new convenience store with gas pumps, and a drop yard facility.
City Council to adopt ordinance regulating golf carts and low‑speed vehicles
The Columbus City Council work session will discuss a range of items, including meal expenses of $700 from the Alva Temple Project Grant, advertising for a Public Information Officer, and a resolution to make certain police vehicles unmarked. Council members will also consider travel and lodging payments of $1,727.91…
Planning board to consider rezoning 605 Ford Ave from residential to commercial
The board will hold public hearings on two requests. First, Betty Burnsed seeks to rezone 605 Ford Ave from Single Family Residential 6 (SFR6) to Neighborhood Commercial (CC). Second, Omar Soto requests a special use permit for an auto repair, transmission shop, and auto sales at 4029 14th St.
Board to consider awarding DA Building Project bid to JE Stevens Construction Group
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will hear public comments about the AVAIO Data Center, then consider consent agenda items including budget amendments, utility permits, and lease assignments. Separate discussions include a bid award for the DA Building Project, a change order for Gunter Road improvements…
Planning Commission will decide on multiple subdivision approvals and zoning changes.
The Gulfport Planning Commission meeting on May 28, 2026 will consider several development applications, including approvals for mobile home use, a home‑occupation office, and multiple subdivision proposals ranging from 7 to 53 lots. The commission will also review a special exception for lounge use and two zoning…
Architectural Review Committee to review four new sign requests
The Architectural Review Committee will meet to consider approval for four new freestanding ground signs. The committee will also review permits and adopt minutes from previous meetings.
Board approves revisions to the local contractor licensing ordinance.
The Cleveland Contractor Licensing Board met to approve last month's minutes and review updates to the city's contractor licensing rules. Members approved the proposed ordinance revisions and will forward them to the mayor and city board for final review. The meeting concluded with no additional business.
Committee will vote on four new freestanding ground sign applications
The Gulfport Architectural Review Committee will consider four applications for new freestanding ground signs on properties in Wards 2, 5, and 7. Each applicant seeks approval for a sign on a specific tax parcel located on E Pass Road, Helen Richards Road, or Highway 49. The committee will hear each case and decide…
Board to decide on outdoor storage and auction permit at 9490 Hwy 178
The Board of Adjustment will hear two conditional use permit applications. The first, tabled from April, seeks 20-year approval for outdoor storage and auctions on a 6.36-acre M-1 zoned site at 9490 Hwy 178. The second requests a 10-year permit for an auto shop on a 0.35-acre C-5 zoned lot at 9176 Goodman Road E. The…
Planning Commission approves private lodge, event center, auto sales, townhouse uses
The Gulfport Planning Commission will consider several decision items, approving specific land‑use requests for a private lodge, an event center, an auto‑sales business, and a townhouse development on named parcels. It will also recommend zoning map amendments to rezone a light‑industry parcel to single‑family and two…
City Council discusses drainage improvements, training expenses, and street permits
The City Council will consider several infrastructure projects including drainage improvements and park lighting. The agenda also includes various training expense approvals for city personnel and event permits for local organizations.
Mayor and Aldermen to vote on $52.8M Hormel tax abatement
The board will consider three major tax exemption resolutions for Hormel Foods, Exel/DHL, and MG88 Memphis, totaling over $70 million in property value. They will also hear conditional use permits for a barber shop and hair braiding business, and a request to vacate a subdivision. Other items include a fire station…
Heritage Commission approves sign and awning replacements
The Cleveland Heritage Commission reviewed the financial budget and approved two applications. A new sign was authorized for a barbershop at 117 North Street. A metal awning damaged by the 2026 ice storm at 307 Cotton Row was approved for replacement.
Board to consider 20-year conditional use permit for outdoor storage and auctions on Hwy 178
The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider a variance for a 3-foot side setback encroachment for an accessory building on Farguson Cove, and a conditional use permit for outdoor storage and auctions on Hwy 178 for 20 years. They will also receive an update on a prior conditional use permit for an auto repair shop on…
City Council to consider $29,715 payment for employee medical physicals
The Mayor and City Council will review several personnel changes, including the retirement of the Fire Chief. The body is also deciding on various event permits, emergency home repairs, and professional training expenses.
Council to discuss hiring, permits, and roof repairs
The Columbus City Council will discuss hiring new department staff, approving permits for community events, and paying for roof repairs and legal publications. The body will also consider accepting donations for local projects and filling vacant public works positions.
Board approves residential plumber and gas pipe fitter license
The Cleveland Contractor Licensing Board met on March 19, 2026. The board approved the minutes from the February 19, 2026 meeting. The board approved Sammie Ray’s application for a City of Cleveland Residential Plumber and Gas Pipe Fitter license.
City Council approves permits, budgets, and demolition contracts
The Columbus City Council will approve permits for community events, authorize payments for personnel training and tree inventory, and discuss hiring new police officers. The body will also consider awarding demolition contracts for blight elimination and approving a 2026 cost-of-living adjustment.
Board to consider outdoor storage permit for 8211 Industrial Dr
The Board of Zoning Adjustment will review a request for a 20-year conditional use permit for outdoor storage. The board will also receive an update regarding a previously granted towing service permit.
Columbus City Council to discuss purchase of 14 properties from State of Mississippi
The Mayor and City Council will discuss the purchase of 14 properties using a Community Project Funding Grant. The body will also review several event permits and bid recommendations for building demolitions.
Council to discuss applying for $5,000 arts grant with match
The Columbus City Council meets to discuss a variety of items, including applying for a Mississippi Arts Commission Project Grant, replacement of city hall carpet, and guidance on a crime lab quote. Several event permit requests and a police training expense are also up for discussion. No formal votes are scheduled…
Planning Commission denies fire code appeal and tables rezoning request
The commission voted to deny an appeal of the 2021 International Code Council Fire Code sprinkler requirements submitted by Cynthia Blockett for Sutep and Rose Kinget. The commission also voted to table a rezoning application for a proposed venue at 300 W. Carpenter submitted by Monica Payne for The Yard, LLC. Both…
Cleveland Contractor Licensing Board approves residential plumbing license
The board met to approve minutes from the January 15, 2026 meeting and review a new license application. The body decided on one licensing request during the session.
Board to consider applying for federal USDOT Build Grant funding
The Board of Aldermen and Mayor will consider a resolution stating the City of Brandon’s intention to submit an application for federal funding through the 2026 USDOT Build Grant Program. They will also review a request from the Rankin County Board of Supervisors to waive permitting fees for demolition of the former…
Board to approve $24.0 million claims docket and multiple budget and permit items
The Rankin County Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of a $24,004,624.16 claims docket and several budget amendments, such as a $2,000 increase for undercover operations. It will also review utility permits for Comcast fiber optic construction and Delta gas line projects, and authorize a final…
Board considers conditional use permit for new auto‑repair shop
The Olive Branch Board of Zoning Adjustment will discuss two land‑use applications. One is a zoning variance request by Nicholas Nanos to place a 6‑foot privacy fence that would encroach 25 feet into the front setback at 7790 Hummingbird Dr. The other is a conditional use permit request by Darious Totten on behalf of…
Gulfport ARC to review sign permits for Northpark Drive and E Pass Road
The Architectural Review Committee will consider approval for four new freestanding ground signs at 11560 Northpark Drive, 1100 E Pass Road, and 706 E Pass Road. The committee will also review a request for metal siding on commercial structures on Hwy 49.
Council approves travel, permits, and roof repair bids
The City Council will approve a consent agenda including travel requests for city employees, facility usage permits for local events, and roof repair contracts. The body will also discuss purchasing a metal detector and awarding a new litter collection contract.
Board recommends three members for three-year reappointment
The Cleveland Contractor Licensing Board approved the minutes from the October 2025 meeting. The board then voted to recommend that the mayor and Board of Aldermen reappoint Jason Harris, Joe Phillips, and Julius Voss for an additional three-year term. No other business was taken.
Council to consider a 780‑sq‑ft rear‑yard variance at 2858 Honduras Drive
The council will vote on a 780‑square‑foot rear‑yard lot‑coverage variance for an accessory structure at 2858 Honduras Drive in the R‑1 residential district. It will also consider a special‑exception request for a temporary on‑site food truck at 2405 Hwy 90, a supplemental agreement with Seymour Engineering for the…
Board will consider rezoning request for Highway 471 and multiple conditional use permits
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors will vote on a rezoning application for Kevin Johnson on Highway 471 (District 4) and several conditional use permits for properties on Pelican Way, Trickhambridge Road, Highway 43 S, Lakeshore Road, and Persimmon Ridge. The meeting also includes approval of a large $8,400,465.49…
Columbus City Council to discuss blight program property purchases and staffing
The Mayor and City Council will consider hiring a municipal court judge, a firefighter, and a police officer. The body will also discuss the Blight Program Advisory Committee and the purchase of five properties for the Blight Program.
Planning Commission to consider 3‑ft front‑yard setback variance for accessory structure
The Gautier Planning Commission will consider a request for a three‑foot variance to the front‑yard setback requirement for an accessory structure in the R‑1 Low Density Single‑Family Residential zone at 2400 Santa Cruz (PID #86302003.000). The meeting also includes routine agenda approvals, minutes approval, public…
Board to approve multiple utility permits for fiber, cable, and gas projects
The Rankin County Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a memorandum of understanding with the school district and juvenile detention center, copier contracts, and numerous utility permits for fiber optic, underground cable, and natural gas lines across several districts. The board will also consider…