House Plans in Hattiesburg, MS

Hattiesburg is the Hub City of South Mississippi — and for good reason. As
the economic and cultural center of the region, Hattiesburg draws families
from across Forrest County, Lamar County, and beyond who want proximity to
the University of Southern Mississippi, world-class healthcare at Forrest
General and Merit Health Wesley, and the kind of community that punches well
above its weight for a city of its size. It's also, as it happens, where
House Plan Gallery has been headquartered since the 1980s. When you call us
about a house plan for Hattiesburg, you're talking to your neighbors.
 
New home construction in Hattiesburg is active and growing in 2026. The
39402 zip code — the Oak Grove and West Hattiesburg corridor — continues to
see some of the strongest residential development in all of South Mississippi,
with new communities like Bellegrass, Woodhaven Lake Estates, and The Village
drawing buyers who want new construction in an established, amenity-rich
setting. The 39401 zip covers more of the established urban core and the
areas surrounding USM, where families looking for affordability and proximity
to the university find strong value in building new versus competing for
limited existing inventory. Across both zip codes, the Hattiesburg median
sale price as of mid-2026 sits at $299,000 — but building new on your own
lot gives you full control over finishes, layout, and livability in a way
that no resale home can match.
 
Hattiesburg's neighborhoods each have their own character, and the right
house plan reflects that. In the established neighborhoods along the 39401
corridor — University Heights, The Oaks, Innswood, The Highlands, and the
areas around Hardy Street — traditional and craftsman-style homes with
classic Southern proportions, covered front porches, and brick or board-
and-batten exteriors blend beautifully with the existing neighborhood fabric.
In the newer, larger-lot developments in the 39402 corridor and along Highway
98 West near our office, open-concept farmhouse designs with three-car
garages, large kitchen islands, and deep covered rear porches are consistently
among our most-requested plans. Timberton, Parkhaven, and Baywood Cove are
all active building areas where our plans have been built and are living well
for South Mississippi families.
 
Hattiesburg is also home to one of the most diverse groups of homebuilders in
South Mississippi — from large production builders like D.R. Horton who are
actively building in communities like Woodhaven Lake Estates and Castlewoods
in nearby Petal, to dozens of local custom and semi-custom builders who have
been building from our plans for decades. Hattiesburg builders are familiar
with our plan documentation, which means faster permitting and fewer
contractor questions during your build.
 
Building permits within Hattiesburg city limits are handled by the City of
Hattiesburg's Building Department at 601-554-1003. Properties in unincorporated
Forrest County fall under county jurisdiction. If you're building near the
Lamar County line — common for those building along Highway 98 West toward
Oak Grove — you may be in Lamar County's jurisdiction, where a residential
construction permit is a $50 flat fee. Our team can help you understand which
jurisdiction applies to your property and what plan documentation your
permit application will require.
 
House Plan Gallery's office is at 6659 Highway 98 West — right here in
Hattiesburg, a few miles from the Oak Grove area on the western side of town.
We've watched this city grow from the ground up, and we've helped thousands
of Hattiesburg-area families find the plan that became their home. Whether
you're building in an established neighborhood near USM, starting fresh on
raw land in a newer west-side subdivision, or developing a lot that's been
in the family for years, our 350+ professionally designed plans — and our
free modification service — give you everything you need to build exactly
what you want in the city we've all called home for decades.

Popular Plan Styles in Hattiesburg

These are the styles South Mississippi families in the Hattiesburg area build most often.

Modifications for Your Hattiesburg Lot

Every lot is different. Our team can modify any plan to fit your property exactly — flip the layout, adjust the foundation type, add a covered porch, or resize rooms. All modifications come with a 100% free quote before you commit.

Learn about our modification service →

Why Choose House Plan Gallery?

Unlike national plan websites that have never set foot in Mississippi, we’re your neighbors. Our office is at 6659 Hwy 98 West in Hattiesburg — just a short drive from Hattiesburg. We’ve been helping South Mississippi families build their dream homes for over 40 years, and we know the local lot conditions, county permit requirements, and contractor relationships across the region.

House Plan Gallery was founded by George L. Mathis, one of the nation’s leading residential home designers. Today his sons Mark and Stephen run the business — carrying on that same tradition of quality and personal service South Mississippi families have trusted since the 1980s.