Mississippi · Outdoor
Driveway Replacement cost in Mississippi
Statewide pricing, permit posture and inspection sequence for driveway replacement in Mississippi. Your city or county issues the actual permit — use the local links below to confirm fees.
Verified August 2026
Driveway Replacement cost in Mississippi
$3,600 – $16,200
Most Mississippi homeowners pay around $7,300, or $5–$18.50 per sq ft of driveway. Permit fees typically add $65–$280.
Permit: Usually yes. Code adoption is local — local adoption of the irc; coastal counties enforce wind requirements.
Cost breakdown
| Budget scope | $3,600 |
|---|---|
| Typical project | $7,300 |
| Premium / complex | $16,200 |
| per sq ft of driveway | $5 – $18.50 |
| Permit fees | $65 – $280 |
| vs national baseline | -15% |
| Timeline | 2-4 days of work plus 7 days of concrete cure, 2-5 weeks total |
What is different about driveway replacement in Mississippi
The six coastal counties carry wind-borne debris and elevation rules; much of the interior has minimal residential permitting, which is the biggest single cost split in the state.
Owner-builder: Homeowner permits widely allowed. Driveway Replacement is one of the scopes a homeowner can more realistically permit themselves.
Inspections
- Form / subgrade inspection
- Final inspection
What drives the price
- Square footage and thickness
- Concrete versus pavers versus asphalt
- Demolition and haul-off of the old surface
- Base preparation and drainage
- Apron work in the public right-of-way
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to replace a driveway?
Most Florida cities require a permit for driveway replacement or expansion because of impervious surface limits and stormwater rules. Work touching the apron in the right-of-way usually needs a separate right-of-way permit.
Sources
Sources & verification
Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.