The Mississippi State Board of Contractors enforces a clean rule: residential construction projects exceeding $10,000 require a Residential Builder license. Below that, no state license is needed for general handyman work.
Trade exceptions still apply: plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work always require their respective licenses regardless of project size. A handyman can install a new garbage disposal (the appliance), but the dedicated electrical circuit it sits on requires a licensed electrician.
Worth noting: many Mississippi cities (Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg) have local permit requirements that kick in well below the $10K state threshold. Always check city permits separately.
Every Mississippi pro on HandyMandyMan declares which trades they're licensed for, and we verify each one against the issuing board before the badge is awarded.