Building Permits in Biloxi, Mississippi

Part of Harrison County.

We checked Biloxi's own official pages for 3 types of projects (fence, tree removal, solar panels). Permits are issued by City of Biloxi, Community Development Department. Every rule below links to the page it was taken from, so you can confirm it before you start work. Last verified September 29, 2026.

Verified permit information is available for 1 project type in Biloxi.

Verified Permit Categories

Tree Removal Permit Depends

Biloxi rules in detail

Fence

Issued by: City of Biloxi, Community Development Department source: biloxi.ms.us

Tree Removal

Issued by: City Arborist source: biloxi.ms.us
Conditions: In multi-family, commercial, or industrial zoned areas, removing a protected Live Oak, Bald Cypress, or Southern Magnolia at least 8 in. DBH, or any other single-trunk tree/woody plant 16 in. or more, requires a permit. source: biloxi.ms.us
Exempt from a permit: Pecan, Chinese tallow (Popcorn), Water Oak, and pine trees (Pinus spp.) may be removed anywhere in the City of Biloxi without a permit. source: biloxi.ms.us
Permit required: Depends source: biloxi.ms.us

Solar Panels

Conditions: Solar panels may be placed on any roof up to five feet above the roof surface; other solar equipment may project into side and rear setbacks but not closer than two feet to the property line. source: biloxi.ms.us
Issued by: City of Biloxi, Community Development Department source: biloxi.ms.us
Exempt from a permit: Solar equipment need not avoid the front street elevation if the panels are designed to match the standard roof covering material (shingles or metal panels). source: biloxi.ms.us

Not yet verified

These permit categories do not yet have enough verified information to publish a linked permit page.

Shed
Fence
Deck
Roof
Pool
Patio
Pergola
Garage
Carport
Solar Panels
HVAC
Electrical
Plumbing
Driveway
ADU
Home Addition
Demolition
Windows
Water Heater

Where to apply

City of Biloxi, Community Development Department · official website