Roofing in Mississippi

Costs, climate load, and permit requirements across the 6 cities of Mississippi covered in this guide — researched separately for each, because both cost and code change across a county line.

Mississippi at a glance MS·2026
State midpoint $16Karchitectural shingles, 2,000-2,500 sq ft
Full range $10K–$21Kacross 6 cities
Median summer high 91°F
Typical permit fee $415median of 6 cities

Planning figures for comparison — not a quote.

Coastal homes near the Gulf

What roofing costs across Mississippi

Across the 6 Mississippi cities covered here, architectural shingle replacement on a 2,000–2,500 sq ft home spans $10,100–$21,400, with a state midpoint of $15,650.

Unusually, pricing barely moves across the state: only 1% separates the lowest market (Biloxi) from the highest (Jackson). In Mississippi, roof complexity and deck condition will move your number far more than location does.

Roofing work is generally administered under state-adopted residential code frameworks with coastal/local high-wind amendments. Across the 6 Mississippi cities where we have fee data, permit and inspection costs cluster near $415.

Mississippi roofing guides by metro

Each city page carries its own cost range, measured climate load, and local permit authority.

Gulfport-Biloxi MS · 2 cities

Hattiesburg MS · 1 city

Jackson MS · 1 city

Meridian MS · 1 city

Memphis TN-MS-AR · 1 city

Mississippi roofing questions

How much does a new roof cost in Mississippi?

Across the 6 Mississippi cities in this guide, architectural shingle replacement spans $10,100–$21,400 for a 2,000–2,500 sq ft home, with a midpoint of $15,650. Only 1% separates the state's lowest market (Biloxi) from its highest (Jackson), so roof complexity matters more here than which city you are in.

Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Mississippi?

Roofing work in the state is administered under state-adopted residential code frameworks with coastal/local high-wind amendments. Permit and inspection fees cluster near $415 across the cities we track.

What weather drives roof wear in Mississippi?

Median summer highs across the state run 91°F with 58 in of annual precipitation. Each city page in this guide reports its own measured figures and ranks them against every other city we cover.

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The ranges on this page are for planning. The only way to know your number is a measured scope from a contractor who has been on the roof. We will pass your details to vetted local companies — no cost, no obligation.