Do you need a general contractor license in Mississippi?
Yes, a license. In Mississippi, a residential builder (homes of up to three floors costing more than $50,000) or a remodeler (improvements to an existing home costing more than $10,000) must be licensed annually by the State Board of Contractors. A construction manager under contract with the owner and a residential solar contractor also need the license. It is not required of a person building or improving the person’s own residence, a relative building for an owner when the property is not for sale, rent or public use, or a contractor holding a valid general construction license or certificate of responsibility from the board. On other private and public projects, a contractor whose contract is $50,000 or more must hold a certificate of responsibility from the board, and a contract awarded to a contractor without one is void. Cities and counties can add their own licensing on top of the state’s. This is Miss. Code §§ 73-59-3, 73-59-1, 73-59-15, 31-3-15, 31-3-1.
| What | Mississippi |
|---|---|
| General contractors | Board of Contractors license (builders and remodelers) |
Source
Miss. Code §§ 73-59-3, 73-59-1, 73-59-15, 31-3-15, 31-3-1
Read the statute in the Mississippi Code (Mississippi Legislature): legislature.ms.gov.
The linked sections open Justia’s free copy of the code, because the state’s own site has no stable address for each section.
Checked against the statute on November 13, 2026.
This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.
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