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The City of Laurel Meals & Occupancy Tax is 2% and is submitted with state sales tax of 7%. This form may be obtained at Laurel City Hall (401 N. 5th Avenue).
Obtain licenses from City Clerk at City Hall: (601) 428-6401 www.laurelms.com/departments
CABLE TELEVISION Comcast: (601) 336-2759 122 5th Street
ELECTRICITY Mississippi Power: (601) 426-4800 108 Mason Street GAS CenterPoint Energy: (800) 371-5417 26 Mason Street
WATER & GARBAGE United Water Laurel (Water, Sewer & Garbage): (601) 428-6426 at City Hall (Oak Street entrance)
New water hook-up prices vary starting at $430 Renter’s Deposit : $100
Property Owner Deposit: $100
Sewer Hook-Up Deposit: $200
Dumpsters are to be located and screened as per town zoning area.
Bills are due depending on area, on the 10th, 20th, and 30th of every month.
BUILDING PERMITS AND ZONING Susan Norman (601) 428-6438
FIRE CODES Battalion Chief Howard Kitchens (601) 319-6471 at Fire Station #1 (314 Ellisville Blvd. )
INSPECTION DEPARTMENT Danny Hayes (601) 428-6131 at City Hall