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New Resident Info • Brandon was incorporated in 1831 as the county seat of Rankin County, Mississippi. Over the years, Brandon has experienced positive growth while maintaining its small-town charm. • A-rated school district • 2nd safest city in Mississippi • Class 4 fire rating • The City of Brandon is 1 of 13 Certified Retirement Cities in the state, as recognized by the Mississippi Development Authority Brandon Police Department 1455 West Government Street Brandon, MS 39042 601.825.7225 Brandon Fire Department 601.824.4636 Station 1 629 Marquette Road Brandon, MS 39042 Station 2 6577 Grants Ferry Road Brandon, MS 39042 Station 3 147 Kennedy Farm Parkway Brandon, MS 39042 Station 4 1058 Star Road Brandon, MS 39042 Station 5 16 Woodgate Drive Brandon, MS 39042 Station 6 213 Poindexter Street Brandon, MS 39042 Rankin County Emergency Management 601 Marquette Road Brandon, MS 39042 601.825.1499 Rankin County Safe Room 651 Marquette Road Brandon, MS 39042 601.825.1480 Rankin County Tax Collector Vehicle Registration and Title 211 East Government Street Brandon, MS 39042 601.825.1467 DPS Driver’s License Location 3851 Highway 468 Pearl, MS 39208 601.420.6342 Circuit Clerk’s Office 211 East Government Street Suite A, Brandon, MS 39042 601.825.1475 M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm Marriage License • No appointment is needed, but you must arrive by 4:30pm. • The bride and groom must come to the circuit clerk’s office together to apply. • Marriage license cost $37 - CASH ONLY. • Proof of age must be provided in the form of a driver’s license, birth certificate, or other legal documents. If either applicant is under 21 years of age, he/she must have consent from parents or legal guardians. • If applicants have previously been married and divorced or lost a spouse through death, the applicant will need to provide the month, day and year the marriage ended. • Once a license is issued, it does not expire. Rankin County Chamber of Commerce 601-825-2268 Brandon City Public Works 1000 Municipal Drive Brandon, MS 39042 601.824.4579 www.brandonms.org/ departments/public-works water@brandonms.org The City of Brandon Public Works Department consists of four divisions: streets, water, sewer, and sanitation. Together these divisions provide many of the basic services that affect the daily lives of everyone who lives and works in the City of Brandon. Some of the Public Works Department services include • Maintenance of city rights of way and stormwater drainage systems • Major and minor infrastructure construction projects, pothole repair, roadway shoulder maintenance, roadside ditch, and creek cleaning • Operation, placement, maintenance, and repair of traffic control devices, including traffic signals/controllers, pavement markings, and street and speed signs • Water, sewer, and residential grinder pump repairs • Garbage pick-up • Mosquito abatement services and herbicide spraying for creeks and ditches • Review of subdivision construction plans • Emergency response during adverse weather (i.e. removing fallen trees, treating bridges when experiencing icy road conditions) 64 • Our Town 39042
Community Development 601-825-4580 www.brandonms.org/departments/ community-development A building permit is required for: Shops and other accessory buildings, roofs, pools, additions and structure remodels. A building permit is not required for: fences, painting, replacing rotten wood, small cosmetic remodels. For code enforcement questions: code@brandonms.org Demographics • Population: 16% growth from 2010 • 53% growth from 2000 • 2000: 16,436 • 2010: 21,705 • 2019: 23,930 • 2020: 25,138 • Daytime Population: 30,658 • Children at Home: 5.657 (population in households under 18 yo; 2010 Census) • Under 18 years old 5,807, 2020 • ACS 5YR Est table ID S0101 • Retired/Disabled:65 years and over with a disability: 1,160 • Homemakers: 9,569 • Student Populations: 6,691 • Work at Home: 2,510 • Employed: 12,144 • Unemployed: 307 • Median Household Income: $80,924 Brandon’s household income is the highest for municipalities in Mississippi with populations less than 25,000, and 2nd overall for the entire state. Permit Info 456 new single family homes in last five years Commercial Permit Evaluation 2017: $9,248,084 2018: $14,168,233 2019: $32,749,325 2020: $11,485,819 2021: $7,540,824 TOTAL: $75,192,285 Residential Permit Evaluation 2017: 120 ($30,481,854) 2018: 62 ($18,538,866) 2019: 85 ($25,062,940) 2020: 110 ($35,122,040) 2021: 79 ($21,578,532) TOTAL: 456 ($130,784,232) Amphitheater The Brandon Amphitheater, completed in 2018, is an 8,500- seat concert and event venue. City Hall Live The City of Brandon also holds concerts and events at Brandon Municipal Complex. There are 6-8 events held at “City Hall” annually, and they average 600-1200 visitors per event. These events bring an average of 6,600 visitors. Parades & Events The City of Brandon hosts annual events that have been extremely successful for the community and attracts visitors locally and regionally. 2022 • July 14 042 Farmers Market • August 4 Back 2 School Bash • August 11 042 Farmers Market • September 8 042 Farmers Market • October 27 042 Farmers Market/Boo 042 • October 29 Fall Festival • November 11 Veterans Day Breakfast • December 2 Christmas Parade • TBA Quarry Christmas Lights 2023 • February 10-11 Princess Ball • February 17-18 Krewe de Roux Parade & Gumbo Cook-Off • May 4 Mayor’s Prayer Luncheon Parks & Recreation Parks and Recreation facilities continue to be a local and regional draw for athletics, tournaments, and events. Brandon has eight parks spread across 425 acres. SHILOH PARK • 7 Baseball/Softball Fields • 11 Soccer Fields • 4 Pickle Ball Courts • 3 Playgrounds • 1 Splash pad QUARRY PARK • 6 Baseball/Softball Fields with artificial turf CITY PARK • 7 Full-Size Tennis Courts • 3 Junior Tennis Courts • 1 Children’s Playground 39042 Our Town • 65
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