Health and Human Services
Frequently Asked Questions
The Hancock County Human Resource Agency provides home delivered meals to residents who are homebound. In order to quality, you must be 60 years or older and be a resident of Hancock County. You may call 228-868-2311 or 800-444-8014 to apply for these meals. A representative will visit in your home and do an assessment based on the eligibility assessment tool used by the AAA.
Yes. A permit is needed for a garage sale at your home. You can fill this permit application online. There is no fee for this permit. This permit is used to notify the police and fire of the location of your home in case there is an emergency, and they need to avoid your street, if possible, due to potential traffic problems.
There is a Senior Center in Bay St. Louis that residents can enjoy. This is operated by the Hancock County Human Resource Agency. There number is 228-467-9292. The location for the Senior Center is 601 Bookter Street in Bay St. Louis. The center is open Monday through Friday from 7:00AM to 3:00PM. Meals are served: Breakfast at 9:00AM; lunch at 11:30AM; and Shack at 1:00PM. Transportation is available from Diamondhead Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
If you want to plan a special event in the City of Diamondhead, a special event permit is needed. An example of a special event may be a 5K race, fishing tournament, parade, festival, etc. This form is used to assist the city with planning for public safety including traffic control, security, and/or public works needs.
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Diamondhead, MS 39525