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A building permit is required before beginning new construction of, addition to or alteration of a structure other than basic repairs; basic repairs are nonstructural repairs such as carpet, paint, siding, shingles replacement or other work that does not enlarge or alter the basic structure.

Applications for a Bonfire Permit may be submitted at the Ocean Springs Building Department Office Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm (closed holidays). Rental fees may be paid with cash, check, or credit card. Bonfire permits may be canceled at any time by a representative of the City.

A building permit is required before beginning new construction of, addition to or alteration of a structure other than basic repairs; basic repairs are nonstructural repairs such as carpet, paint, siding, shingles replacement or other work that does not enlarge or alter the basic structure.

A building permit must be obtained before a renovation, addition, or accessory structure begins. A permit is also required for a ready-to- structure (such as storage shed). Please contact the Building and Permit Department for additional information.

Regulations for bonfires on the beach in Ocean City: Only untreated, natural wood may be used in the bonfire. Bonfire must be thoroughly extinguished and cooled down prior to midnight and all material must be disposed of in a user-supplied metal container and removed from the beach upon completion.

ing to the MS Board of Contractor's and the House Bill referenced above. A person can only build one house a year without a contractor's license being required.

Bonfires – Beach bonfire permits are available at ocbonfires.com. Any other open-air burning, including the use of residential firepits, is illegal within the Town of Ocean City without the issuance of a permit.

Yes, you can build your own house in Mississippi, if you have land in an area of your choice.