Building/Code/Permit Department

BUILDING/CODE OFFICIAL - EARL D. LEVENS

PO BOX 929

LONG BEACH, MS 39560

228-863-1554

fax 228-865-0822

earl@cityoflongbeachms.com

 

 

NOTICE TO HOMEOWNERS

(insured by wind pool)

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If your house was built in 1995 or later, you may be entitled to a discount of 10-15% by presenting a C.O. (Certificate of Occupancy) to your insurance company.

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The Building/Code office has computerized data dating back to 2001, to generate a C.O., If your home was built prior to 2001, you need to visit the Harrison County Tax Assessor's office located in Gulfport, MS, and request a print out of when your house was placed on the tax roll. The print out from the Tax Assessor's can be used to generate a handwritten C.O.

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The Building/Code office can also provide an I.C.C. (Increased Cost of Compliance) letter, if you had flood insurance prior to Hurricane Katrina.  I.C.C. is standard in all flood policies and can provide up to $30,000 that can be used to clear the slab, rebuild a new structure and/or meet higher elevation requirements.

 

 

 

Applications for permit

All the forms on this page use Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have the Acrobat reader you may download it here.

 

Contractor License Building permit Electrical Permit Plumbing Permit Mechanical Permit Gas Permit Tree Removal Fence Permit Sign Permit Privilege License Drainage Permit Storm Water Runoff Flood Awareness NFIP

 

 

 

 

 

ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - CLAIRE LEATHERWOOD

P.O. Box 929

Long Beach, MS 39560

 

to contact the Zoning Officer

by Phone: 228-863-1554

by Phone: 228-669-2318

by fax: 228-865-0822

zoningenforcement@cityoflongbeachms.com

 

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As we approach the 5th Anniversary following Hurricane Katrina, derelict properties continue to be a problem in Long Beach.  A new law, House Bill No. 572 (View a copy), was recently passed, allowing cities to clear properties deemed as derelict. Effective July 1, 2008, fees incurred by the City to have these properties cleared will be assessed to the property owner’s taxes, you will not be allowed to pay your property taxes until you pay the City or county assessment for that property. PLEASE BRING YOUR PROPERTY UP TO CODE.

The City is asking anyone living next to or if you know of property that is in need of clearing or that has been abandoned to please stop by the City of Long Beach Zoning Department to complete a complaint form.  Our office is located at 645 Klondyke Road, Long Beach, Mississippi. If you are unable to stop by our office a form (see below) can be mailed to the address listed above or you may send an e-mail to zoningenforcement@cityoflongbeachms.com please include the following information in your email.

 

  1. The Complainant's name, address and phone number (this will allow us to contact you if additional information is needed).

  2. The address of where the violation is, if you do not have this information please give a detailed description as to where the property is located.

  3. A description of the violation and if you feel that the property is a menace to public health and safety.

 

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Property Complaint Form