License and insuring of building contractors.
Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 5-1-2
in effectSec. 5-1-2. - License and insuring of building contractors.
(a) There is hereby established and required an annual license for all building contractors and subcontractors who shall make contracts for the erection or construction or repair of buildings for which a building permit is required, and who are not otherwise licensed by prior ordinances of the city. The fee for such annual license shall be paid to the city in the sum of $100.00.
(b) In addition to the license fee, such contractors and subcontractors shall give good and sufficient proof of liability insurance in the sum of $300,000.00.
(c) The licensing requirement herein shall apply only to the construction of any building or structure which: (i) is more than three floors in height; (ii) is to be used by another as a residence; (iii) when the cost of the undertaking exceeds $50,000.00 (in the case of a residential builder); or (iv) construction of improvements to an existing residence, when the cost of the improvements is in excess of $10,000.00 (in the case of a remodeler).
(d) A homeowner may obtain a building permit to perform work on his or her place of residence without obtaining a contractor's license only if one of the following conditions are met:
(1) Homeowner provides proof that said dwelling is his/her primary residence and that he/she has resided there for a minimum of 90 days;
(2) Homeowner has applied or now currently has homestead exemption for said residence;
(3) This exemption applies only to the homeowner's primary residence, not commercial or rental properties he or she may own.
(Code 1959, § 6-2.1; Ord. No. 1973, § 1, 2-4-03; Ord. No. 1975, § 1, 4-15-03)
Source: City of Biloxi, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances and Land Development Ordinance (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/biloxi/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH5BU_ARTIINGE_S5-1-2LIINBUCOFetched: 11/1/2026