Hinds County, MS Home Business: Zoning & Home Occupation Permits (2026)

Section 416 lets a resident run a home occupation in any district where residential uses are allowed, but only after the county issues a building permit or change-of-use permit for it. 01 requires that no materials, goods, supplies or equipment tied to the business be visible from outside any structure on the property. 02 limits the space used: no more than 25 percent of the dwelling's floor area can go toward the home occupation, and an accessory building used for it cannot exceed 400 square feet.

04 bars exterior lighting that would signal the property is being used for anything other than a residence. 05 allows exactly one unilluminated, non-reflectorized name plate advertising the business. 06 prohibits hiring anyone who does not live on the premises; only residents and domestic help may work in the operation. 03, decides how much off-street parking the specific business needs based on its scale, since the parking cannot be provided in the street or in a required yard. These limits apply on top of, not instead of, the general building permit requirement in Section 401.