Commercial real estate
Buy or lease Mississippi commercial space straight from the owner — retail on Main Street, office suites, shops and warehouse space.
Where Mississippi business happens
Downtown storefronts in places like Jackson, Oxford, Hattiesburg, Columbus and Natchez carry the retail and restaurant traffic; Highways 45, 49, 55, 82 and the Coast's Highway 90 carry the drive-by volume; and corridors near the industrial parks and ports carry shop, warehouse and light-industrial demand.
Lease terms owners here actually offer
Most small-bay space is quoted as a modified gross or triple-net rate per square foot per year, with three- to five-year terms and a personal guaranty for new businesses. Ask who carries roof and HVAC replacement, whether CAM is capped, and what the landlord will contribute toward build-out — owner-listed space usually has more room to negotiate on the build-out than on the rate.
Check zoning before you sign
Confirm the property's zoning and permitted use with the city or county planning department where the property sits, and confirm parking count, grease-trap and hood requirements if you are opening food service. Historic-district storefronts also need approval for signage and facade changes.
Commercial — frequently asked questions
- What commercial space is available in Mississippi?
- Downtown storefronts, office suites, shop and warehouse bays near industrial parks and ports, and highway-frontage retail on the major corridors — from the Coast and Jackson metro to the Delta, Pine Belt and north Mississippi.
- How are lease rates quoted?
- Most small-bay space is quoted per square foot per year on a modified gross or triple-net basis, with three- to five-year terms and a personal guaranty for new businesses.
- Who pays for roof and HVAC replacement?
- It depends on the lease. Ask before signing whether the landlord carries roof and HVAC replacement and whether common area maintenance charges are capped.
- How do I confirm zoning for my business?
- Verify permitted use with the local city or county planning department, along with parking count and any grease-trap or hood requirements for food service.
- Can I negotiate build-out with an owner?
- Owner-listed space usually has more flexibility on build-out allowance than on the headline rate. Bring a scope of work to the first conversation.
Common commercial features
- Street frontage
- Drive-in door
- Loading dock
- Three-phase power
- Sprinklered
- Restrooms (ADA)
- Dedicated parking
- Grease trap
- Fenced yard
- Office build-out
- Warehouse space
- Signage rights