Long Beach, MS — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Long Beach Building Department

Street address

Building/Permits: 645 Klondyke Road, Long Beach, MS 39560; Zoning: 201 Jeff Davis Avenue, Long Beach, MS 39560

Phone

228-863-1556 (Building/Permits); 228-863-1554 (Zoning)

mgundlach@longbeachms.gov (Building Official and Floodplain Manager)

Coverage

Covers the incorporated city limits of Long Beach only. Long Beach is a coastal city and enforces the 2024 ICC suite adopted by Ordinance No. 675 effective March 10, 2025.

Online portal

Building Department

In-person submission

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Long Beach

Required for new construction, additions, alterations, demolition, and trade work per adopted building codes. Residential dwellings in R-1 zones (excluding mobile homes) must have a minimum of 850 square feet of heated living space.

Note: Not published on the city website. Contact the Building Department at 228-863-1556 to confirm whether specific work requires a permit.

Required documents

Completed application
Site plan with setbacks
Floor plan
Construction plans
Property documentation
Flood elevation data if in Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)

Building code: Ordinance No. 675 (effective March 10, 2025) adopts: 2018 International Building Code (with Appendixes A, B, E, F, G, J); 2024 International Residential Code (one- and two-family dwellings); 2024 International Property Maintenance Code; 2024 International Mechanical Code; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code; 2024 International Plumbing Code; 2024 International Fire Code; 2023 Electrical Code (NEC); ICC 600 High Wind Construction Standards. Notable modifications: Townhouse fire separation increased from 1-hour to 2-hour; Automatic residential fire sprinkler requirements deleted; PEX plumbing permitted in single-family homes under 1,600 sq ft without manifolds.
Permit validity: Not published online; contact 228-863-1556.
Owner-builder: Not published online; contact Building Department.
Contractor requirements: Not published online; contact Building Department.

Source: City of Long Beach Building Department ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not published; contact 228-863-1556 for current timeline.

01

Contact the Building Department at 228-863-1556 to confirm the permit type needed and required documents for the specific project.
02

Prepare required documents including completed application, site plan, construction plans, property documentation, and any flood zone documentation as applicable.
03

Submit in person at 645 Klondyke Road, Long Beach, MS 39560.
04

Plans review is completed by the Building Official.
05

Permit is issued; construction begins.
06

Schedule required inspections.
07

Final inspection and certificate of occupancy issued upon satisfactory completion.

Typical processing time: Not published; contact 228-863-1556 for current timeline.

Source: City of Long Beach Building Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Long Beach building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Permit fee formula

Not published online. Contact the Building Department at 228-863-1556 for current fee information.

Not published online; contact 228-863-1556 for current fee and payment details.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

228-863-1556 (phone)
mgundlach@longbeachms.gov (email)

Inspection hours: Contact 228-863-1556 for hours.

Typical sequence: Standard IBC sequence applies: (1) Foundation; (2) framing and rough-in; (3) final inspection. For flood zone properties: flood elevation documentation required at applicable phases.

Source: City of Long Beach Building Department ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Long Beach permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Long Beach, MS? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Long Beach, MS? ▸

Building permit fees in Long Beach, MS are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Not published online. Contact the Building Department at 228-863-1556 for current fee information..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Long Beach, MS? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Long Beach, MS, follow these steps: 1. Contact the Building Department at 228-863-1556 to confirm the permit type needed and required documents for the specific project. 2. Prepare required documents including completed application, site plan, construction plans, property documentation, and any flood zone documentation as applicable. 3. Submit in person at 645 Klondyke Road, Long Beach, MS 39560. 4. Plans review is completed by the Building Official. 5. Permit is issued; construction begins. 6. Schedule required inspections. 7. Final inspection and certificate of occupancy issued upon satisfactory completion.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Long Beach, MS? ▸

Building permit processing times in Long Beach, MS typically run Not published; contact 228-863-1556 for current timeline.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Long Beach, MS? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Long Beach, MS via: 228-863-1556, mgundlach@longbeachms.gov.

last verified April 2026 source City of Long Beach Building Department ↗ entry id permits/mississippi/harrison/long-beach

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Long Beach Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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