Accessory Structures in Hinds County, MS (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Hinds County, Mississippi.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Hinds County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Shed & Carport Rules

A shed or other accessory building in unincorporated Hinds County cannot sit in the required front or side yard of the main house, under Section 412 of the Zoning Ordinance. It may go in the rear yard only if it stays at least 10 feet from the main building or the rear property line, and its side setback must match whatever the main house's district requires.

Hinds County Shed and Accessory Building Setbacks

Some Restrictions

Hinds County Zoning Ordinance § 412

No accessory building or use shall be placed within the required front or side yard of any main building or use in ANY District. However, an accessory building or use may be placed in the required rear yard of any main building or use provided that the accessory building or use is at least ten feet from the main building or rear property line. Side setbacks shall be the same as main structure r...

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Accessory Structures by City in Hinds County

1 cities in Hinds County have their own accessory structures rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

JacksonPop. 153,701

3 verified rules • ADU Owner Occupancy, ADU Rules

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