What MS law says about dealing with noise complaints, noisy neighbors
For some folks, the busy holiday season means more parties in the neighborhood. But what if those parties are so loud they shake your house down the street?
Mississippi has state and local rules for noise control, so there are a few things you can do if loud holiday parties along the Mississippi Gulf Coast just aren’t your cup of tea.
Here’s how to deal with noisy neighbors, according to state and local law.
What does state law say about noise complaints?
It is illegal for anyone to make noise with sound systems or musical instruments that annoys or disturbs the peace of people in offices, hotels or residences, according to state law.
The penalty for violating this rule is a misdemeanor and a fine of up to $100.
Noise ordinances along the MS Gulf Coast
Biloxi noise ordinances
In Biloxi, it is “unlawful for any person to make, continue or cause to be made or continued any loud noise or any other noise which disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health peace or safety of others within the city,” according to city ordinances.
It’s also the property owner or tenants responsibility to stop the noise disturbances, according to the ordinance which states that there is a $250 fine — potentially each day — for the violation.
The city also has specific times when loud noises, including construction, cannot be made. See all the rules here.
Gulfport noise ordinances
Gulfport’s ordinances state that “any noises or vibrations, including animal noises, which disturb the peace of the surrounding area” are nuisances and are prohibited.
Ocean Springs noise ordinances
Similar to Gulfport, in Ocean Springs, it is “unlawful for any person to make, cause, or, on premises under his or her legal control, permit to be made any unreasonable noise or vibration audible or perceptible within the corporate limits or police jurisdiction of the city.”
What to do if you have a noisy neighbor
If you have a loud neighbor, here are some steps you can take, according to legal experts at Tenant Law Group:
- Talk it out politely with your neighbor
- Document the noise
- File a noise complaint
- Seek legal help
How to file a noise complaint
Biloxi: Call or email the city’s Code Enforcement Division at (228) 435-0841 or codeenforcement@biloxi.ms.us.
Gulfport: Use the city’s non-emergency line by calling 311 or fill out a service request form here.
Ocean Springs: Use the police department’s non-emergency line by calling (228) 875-2211.
This story was originally published December 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM.
