Biloxi Local Information
Practical information for Biloxi and Harrison County: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Trash and recycling pickup in Biloxi: schedule, holidays, bulk
Biloxi garbage, recycling and yard trash are picked up once a week on the same day, Thursday or Friday. Missed pickup: 228-701-9086.
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Biloxi
Biloxi, Harrison County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Biloxi fits into Harrison County and Mississippi: the city, the county, Biloxi Public School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Harrison County property taxes: rates, due dates and how to appeal
Biloxi's 2026 city and school levy is 76.35 mills, plus the county's. Harrison County taxes are due Feb. 1. Tax Collector: 228-865-4039.
Permits
Building permits and zoning in Biloxi
Biloxi building permits come from Community Development at 676 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Planning: 228-435-6266. Building: 228-435-6270.
Roads
Road construction and closures in Biloxi
Pass Road eastbound right lane is closed near Popp's Ferry Road through Nov. 6. Popp's Ferry Road extension is 60% done. Streets: 228-435-6271.
Housing
Biloxi home prices and housing market
The typical Biloxi home was worth $241,021 in September 2026, a record and up 3.2% in a year, Zillow says. FHFA shows Gulfport-Biloxi metro prices up 3.54%.
Schools
Biloxi schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Biloxi Public Schools runs eight schools from 160 St. Peter St. Its board meets the third Tuesday at 5 p.m. District office: 228-374-1810.
Things to do
Things to do in Biloxi this month: October 2026
Late October in Biloxi: trunk-or-treat and Llamapalooza Oct. 24, Boo on the Rue Oct. 29, the Christmas City Gift Show Nov. 13-15 and Run for the Beads Nov. 21.
Hurricanes
Hurricane prep guide for Harrison County
Harrison County uses evacuation zones A, B and C and lists 14 possible shelters. Biloxi storm info line: 228-435-6300. County EMA: 228-865-4002.
Elections
Voting in Harrison County: registration, polling places, early voting
Harrison County votes Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mississippi has no early voting; some voters qualify to vote absentee. Clerk: 228-435-8276.
Farmers markets
Biloxi farmers markets
The Charles R. Hegwood Biloxi Community Market runs Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Howard Avenue and Hopkins Boulevard. Info: 228-596-1360.
Parks
Parks and trails in Biloxi
Biloxi runs more than two dozen parks, three dog parks and splash pads. City parks are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Parks and Recreation: 228-388-7170.
Restaurants
Restaurant inspection scores in Harrison County
Mississippi grades restaurants A, B or C. Of 628 open Biloxi food facilities, 518 had an A and 110 a B at their latest state inspection; none had a C.
Business
New businesses in Biloxi: September 2026
Biloxi issued 26 new business licenses in three September weeks, and seven food businesses got their first state health inspection, including Wok N Fry and Cannette Cafe.
Public notices
Public notices in Biloxi and Harrison County
An index of where Biloxi and Harrison County publish public notices, hearings, bids and agendas, with the Mississippi Press Association's statewide notice site.
City Hall
Who to call at Biloxi City Hall
Phone numbers for Biloxi's mayor, seven ward council members, clerks, water, streets, code enforcement, animal control and police. City Hall: 140 Lameuse St.
Population
Biloxi population 2026: growth, age, income and housing
Biloxi had 48,516 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, down 1.9% from the 2020 census but up from 44,054 in 2010. Fifth in Mississippi.
Power outages
Power outages in Biloxi: who to call and outage maps
Biloxi gets power from Mississippi Power (1-800-532-1502, text OUT to 67797) or Coast Electric (877-769-2372). Outage maps, alerts and gas-leak numbers.
History
Biloxi history and landmarks
French explorers landed at Biloxi in 1699; it was incorporated in 1838. The lighthouse dates to 1848. Biloxi has 34 National Register of Historic Places listings.
Moving
Moving to Biloxi: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Biloxi? Start power with Mississippi Power or Coast Electric, water with the city (228-435-6236), gas with CenterPoint, then tag your car with Harrison County.
Transportation
Getting around Biloxi: roads, transit, airport, parking
Coast Transit buses serve Biloxi on five routes; the Gulfport-Biloxi airport has six airlines; Amtrak stops in Biloxi; golf carts are legal on approved streets.
Neighborhoods
Biloxi neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
Biloxi's eight areas, from downtown to Woolmarket: ZIP codes, zoned high schools and Zillow home values by ZIP, from city and state sources.
Neighborhoods
Cedar Lake, Biloxi: homes, schools, parks and commute
Cedar Lake is the area around Cedar Lake Road and I-10 exit 44 in ZIP 39532, split between Biloxi and Harrison County school districts at I-10.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Biloxi: homes, schools, parks and commute
Downtown Biloxi runs from Hopkins Boulevard to Dukate Street, north of the Sound, in ZIP 39530 and the Biloxi Public School District.
Neighborhoods
East Biloxi: homes, schools, parks and commute
East Biloxi is the peninsula east of Keesler Air Force Base, home to downtown and Point Cadet, in ZIP 39530 and the Biloxi Public School District.
Neighborhoods
Edgewater, Biloxi: homes, schools, parks and commute
Edgewater is West Biloxi's west end around Edgewater Mall, the Coast Coliseum and Beauvoir, in ZIP 39531 and the Popp's Ferry Elementary zone.
Neighborhoods
North Biloxi: homes, schools, parks and commute
North Biloxi lies across the Back Bay along Popp's Ferry Road, home to Biloxi High and North Bay Elementary, in ZIP 39532.
Neighborhoods
Point Cadet, Biloxi: homes, schools, parks and commute
Point Cadet is the eastern tip of the Biloxi peninsula, a local historic district in ZIP 39530 served by Gorenflo Elementary and Biloxi High.
Neighborhoods
West Biloxi: homes, schools, parks and commute
West Biloxi runs from Debuys Road to Keesler Air Force Base along U.S. 90 and Pass Road, mostly in ZIP 39531 and the Biloxi Public School District.
Neighborhoods
Woolmarket, Biloxi: homes, schools, parks and commute
Woolmarket is Biloxi's rural north end around I-10 exit 41, in ZIP 39532 and mostly the Harrison County School District, zoned for D'Iberville High.
Moving here
Biloxi vs. D'Iberville vs. Gulfport vs. Ocean Springs compared
Biloxi, D'Iberville, Gulfport and Ocean Springs side by side: state millage rates, 2025-26 school grades, Zillow home values and Census figures.
Schools
Biloxi public schools: every school, zone and report card
All eight Biloxi Public School District schools and the Harrison County schools serving north Biloxi: address, grades, enrollment, zone and 2025-26 grade.