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Administration
The Administration Department is directly responsible for the daily operation and administration of the County of Hancock.
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Animal Shelter
Hancock County Animal Shelter’s Mission is to promote responsible pet ownership, protect the health and safety of our residents, as well as the protection and humane treatment of all animals.
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Cemeteries
The Hancock County Historical Society is a registered non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located in Bay Saint Louis, MS. We are dedicated to the preservation of the history of Hancock County and its people, and put forth every effort to make this information publicly available at Lobrano House and online.
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Coroner
View more to access contact information for the Coroner's Department.
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E-911
Hancock County E-911 Central Dispatch’s mission is to serve as the communications link between the citizens and public safety agencies; make accurate identification of the citizen’s location and public safety response needs; quickly and accurately activate public safety services; and provide communications support and coordination of all public safety and support agencies.
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Economic Development
The purpose of Economic Development is to create a viable city through the promotion, recruitment, and coordination of new commercial, industrial, retail, and residential developments.
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Emergency Management / Fire Department
Emergency situations take place every day throughout this community. It takes a team of dedicated professionals to make certain that Hancock County is prepared. With direct and continuous communications with the cities of Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead, and Waveland, along with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, and the volunteer fire departments in the communities throughout the county, the EMA office is there to give guidance and support.
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Employment & Human Resources
The Department of Human Resources provides programs and services in support of a high-performing workforce and organizational excellence. Human Resources services include recruitment and employment, compensation and benefits, and wellness programs.
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Healthcare & Human Services
The Healthcare and Human Services Department provides a wide variety of services that keeps the Hancock County community healthy.
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Marina
Discover more information about rental fees and leases for the Hancock County Marina.
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Mosquito Control Service
Find out more information about the Mosquito Control Service Department and how they can help.
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Parks & Recreation
Discover information about the Parks and Recreation Department events, classes, facilities, and more in Hancock County.
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Planning & Zoning
When constructing or renovating a building or an addition, this should be your first stop. All building permits, including heating, plumbing, electrical, and mobile homes are issued through this office for both commercial and residential projects. Our Zoning Department helps in the regulation of buildings and its suitability for particular uses and with the intentions of conserving the values of buildings and encouraging use of land throughout the county.
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Purchasing
The Department of Purchasing has sole responsibility to purchase all equipment, heavy equipment, machinery, supplies, commodities, materials, and services used by any office or department of the county except those offices or departments whose expenditures are not required by law to be approved by The Board of Supervisors (31-7-101,103).
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Rental Facilities
View facilities and community centers that are currently available.
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Roads & Bridges
The Hancock County Road Maintenance Department maintains all aspects of public road and bridge maintenance and construction within Hancock County.
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Seawall & Sand Beach
The Seawall & Sand Beach Department maintains the beach, seawall, piers and walkways, and roadways along the beaches of Hancock County.
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Sheriff
The vision of the Hancock County Sheriff's Office is to provide professional law enforcement service in partnership with the community that enhances the quality of life in Hancock County by providing a safe environment through the protection of life and property within the framework of the United States Constitution and serving with integrity and respect.
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Solid Waste
Gather more information about the Solid Waste Department in Hancock County.
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Tax Assessor
Gather more details about Hancock County's Tax Assessor's Department.
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Veteran Services
The Hancock County Veteran Services Office is a public resource for Veterans, Service Members, Surviving Spouses, and Veteran’s Families that are residents of Mississippi. The primary objective of the Veteran Services Office is to assist all service members and their families in receiving all State and Federal benefits for which they are eligible.