5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Harrison County, Mississippi.
Verified from official government sources
Harrison County permits home-based businesses in residential zones subject to local zoning restrictions. Home occupations must be clearly secondary to the residential use of the property.
Harrison County municipalities generally prohibit exterior signs for home-based businesses in residential zones. Where allowed, limited to 1-2 sq ft non-illuminated nameplate. Freestanding, illuminated, or vehicle-mounted advertising prohibited in residential neighborhoods.
Harrison County limits home business customer visits to preserve residential character. Most home occupation permits cap visits at 2-4 clients/day. Retail traffic prohibited. Biloxi and Gulfport require conditional use permits for businesses expecting regular visitors.
Mississippi Cottage Food Law (MS Code §75-29-901) allows home-produced non-hazardous foods up to $35,000 annual revenue. Direct-to-consumer sales only. Labels must state 'Made in a cottage food operation not subject to Mississippi's food safety regulations.'
Mississippi State Department of Health licenses home daycares under MS Code §43-20-1 et seq. Up to 5 unrelated children allowed without license; 6+ requires MSDH child care facility license. Gulfport/Biloxi require zoning compliance.
3 cities in Harrison County have their own home business rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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