Biloxi Mississippi Right-of-Way, Fill, and Occupancy Permit Guide

Biloxi excavation, fill, floodplain, and certificate-of-occupancy reviews can affect residential and small-property projects that touch public ways, easements, flood zones, or newly renovated spaces.

Permit takeaway

Biloxi Engineering reviews requests to excavate in city rights-of-way or easements and requests to fill private property, while Community Development should be contacted to confirm other needed permits.

Zoning and placement

Right-of-way excavation, fill, flood-damage prevention, development compliance, landscaping, lighting, and site work can affect whether a project is ready for occupancy or use.

Building and trade review

Biloxi describes a Certificate of Occupancy as approval that a building meets safety standards and applicable local regulations before opening or occupying a new or renovated space.

Call before applying when

Call before digging in a street, public place, right-of-way, or easement, before placing fill on private property, or before occupying a newly renovated or newly built space.

Documents to prepare

• ROW excavation permit
• Fill permit
• Floodplain information
• Certificate of occupancy application when applicable
• Development compliance information

Inspection planning

• Contact Community Development first
• Coordinate Engineering review
• Obtain ROW or fill permit when required
• Complete code and site inspections
• Obtain occupancy approval before use

Official sources

• Biloxi ROW Excavation and Fill Permits
• Biloxi Certificate of Occupancy Article
• Biloxi Forms and Permits

This guide is a planning summary. Always verify the current requirements with the local office before starting work.