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Mississippi Opening Checklist (Printable)
Print-friendly checklist with statewide baseline and municipality-specific notes.
State section — Mississippi
- Mississippi health/public health program
- State or delegated fire authority
- Local building and planning departments
Municipality section — Mississippi (target cities)
| City | Local authority focus | Process notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | Planning/building + city fire + Hinds health | Use city permit portal receipt and keep one coordinated plan set for all reviewers. |
| Gulfport | Building code services + fire + Harrison health | Include flood/coastal notes when applicable before scheduling finals. |
| Southaven | Planning/building + fire + DeSoto health | Coordinate shell-vs-fit-out scopes and submit grease sizing docs early. |
| Hattiesburg | Urban development + fire + Forrest health | Pre-submittal meeting is recommended for change-of-use and occupancy changes. |
| Biloxi | Community development + fire + Harrison health | Track site/civil comments separately from interior trade permits. |
Opening task checklist
| Done | Task | Owner | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning/use verification complete | __________________ | __________ | |
| Plan review package submitted | __________________ | __________ | |
| Health/building/fire permits issued | __________________ | __________ | |
| Final inspections passed | __________________ | __________ |
Notes
Signature: ________________________
Date: ________________________