Driveway and paving rules in Mississippi
What the state says about driveway and paving work, with the page each rule comes from. It's a summary of the published rules, not legal advice, and your city or county can have rules of its own, especially for work that meets the street.
Updated October 8, 2026
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Who licenses driveway and paving work
In Mississippi, improvements to an existing home costing more than $10,000 need a Residential Remodeler license from the State Board of Contractors, and the board's residential classes have no paving or concrete class.1-2 Check a license with the Mississippi State Board of Contractors.
Driveways onto a state highway
A new or altered driveway on a state highway needs a driveway permit from the Mississippi Department of Transportation (Rule 941-7501-04002 and its Access Management Manual of 2012).3
Stormwater and shoreland limits
In Mississippi, the construction stormwater permit covers work that disturbs 1 acre of land or more.4-5
Door-to-door sales
If someone comes to your door offering paving or sealcoating, get a written contract with the company's name, address and price before any work starts.
Sources
What a driveway costs in Mississippi
Published national ranges for concrete driveways, patios and walkways, asphalt paving, sealcoating and gravel.
Contractors in Mississippi
Mississippi has 61 driveway contractors listed, and 42 of them hold an active USDOT registration. Browse them by county, or ask for quotes and we'll pass your job to contractors near you.
Cite this page
“Driveway and paving rules in Mississippi.” AllDrivewayServices.com, updated October 8, 2026. https://alldrivewayservices.com/ms/rules/