HVAC Contractor Permit Requirements in Jackson, MS

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

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   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Mississippi Department of Revenue - Sales Tax Permit

   Any business selling tangible personal property or a taxable service in Mississippi must hold a sales tax permit from the Department of Revenue. The general state rate is 7%, one of the highest in the country; reduced rates apply to some categories, including 5% on SNAP-eligible groceries and light vehicles, 3% on heavy trucks and manufactured homes, and 1.5% on farm and manufacturing machinery. Register online through TAP.

   Official government source

   No fee - the Mississippi Department of Revenue does not charge for a sales tax permit.·Register online through TAP; allow about two weeks to receive your permit and filing information by mail.

   No fee - the Mississippi Department of Revenue does not charge for a sales tax permit.

   Register online through TAP; allow about two weeks to receive your permit and filing information by mail.

2. EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (refrigerants)

   Federal law requires anyone who maintains, services, repairs, or disposes of equipment that could release refrigerants, and anyone who buys those refrigerants, to hold EPA Section 608 certification. Certification is by type - Type I small appliances, Type II high-pressure, Type III low-pressure, or Universal - is issued by an EPA-approved certifying organization, does not expire, and applies in Mississippi as in every state.

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   Set by the EPA-approved certifying organization that administers the test; EPA itself charges nothing.·The test is usually taken in a single sitting, with the certificate issued by the certifying organization shortly after passing.

   Set by the EPA-approved certifying organization that administers the test; EPA itself charges nothing.

   The test is usually taken in a single sitting, with the certificate issued by the certifying organization shortly after passing.

1. Mississippi State Board of Contractors - HVAC/Mechanical Contractor License

   HVAC contractors in Mississippi must hold a license from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors once a project's value reaches $50,000; work below that threshold is exempt from the certificate-of-responsibility requirement (Miss. Code Ann. Section 31-3-1). The Board issues Residential and Commercial mechanical/HVAC classifications, and the qualifying party must pass the Mississippi Law and Business Management exam plus the trade exam. EPA Section 608 certification is separately required for handling refrigerants.

   Official government source

   $50 residential application or $400 commercial application; renewals are $100 residential and $400 commercial (Mississippi State Board of Contractors fee schedule).·Not published by the Board; the qualifying party must pass the required exams before the application is acted on - confirm current processing time at 800-880-6161.

   $50 residential application or $400 commercial application; renewals are $100 residential and $400 commercial (Mississippi State Board of Contractors fee schedule).

   Not published by the Board; the qualifying party must pass the required exams before the application is acted on - confirm current processing time at 800-880-6161.

2. City of Jackson - Business License (Privilege Tax)

   Jackson requires a city business license for all businesses operating within city limits, issued by the Business Licensing Division at 200 S. President Street - not a Revenue Division. The application requires a completed notarized Privilege Tax form, a Certificate of Good Standing and formation documents from the Mississippi Secretary of State, proof of occupancy (lease, deed, or utility bill), and any industry-specific permits. Renewed annually and displayed at the place of business.

   Official government source

   Fees vary by business type and size; Jackson does not publish a fee table - the Business Licensing Division quotes the amount at application (601-960-1148).·Usually 7-14 business days after a complete application is submitted.

   Fees vary by business type and size; Jackson does not publish a fee table - the Business Licensing Division quotes the amount at application (601-960-1148).

   Usually 7-14 business days after a complete application is submitted.

3. City of Jackson Mechanical Permit (per project)

   A mechanical permit must be obtained from the City of Jackson for each HVAC installation or major repair, with inspections on completion. Hinds County has no permitting authority inside Jackson city limits. Residential work goes through the city's residential building and permits process; commercial work goes through the business permits portal at jacksonms.portal.opengov.com.

   Official government source

   Fees are not published online — confirm the current amount with the City's permitting office (601-960-0794).·Not published online; the city directs applicants to the permitting office for application requirements and inspection scheduling.

   Fees are not published online — confirm the current amount with the City's permitting office (601-960-0794).

   Not published online; the city directs applicants to the permitting office for application requirements and inspection scheduling.

Official Sources

• Mississippi State Board of Contractors — HVAC Contractor License
• City of Jackson Revenue Division

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