Mississippi Short-Term Rental Regulations by City

Short-term rentals in Gulfport are defined as stays of less than 30 days occurring more than three times per year, requiring a city permit and compliance with specific zoning and safety standards.

Pass Christian requires all short-term rentals to obtain an annual permit and pass a safety inspection. Stays under 30 days are subject to a combined 9% tax (7% state sales tax and 2% Harrison County tourism tax).

Short-term rentals in Hattiesburg are strictly regulated under Ordinance No. 3376, requiring city registration, local property management, and adherence to a citywide 2.5% density cap.

Short-term rentals are permitted in the City of Biloxi primarily in commercial, multi-family, and waterfront zones, while they remain prohibited in most single-family residential districts (RS zones). Hosts must obtain a Short-Term Rental permit, a business license, and pass a fire safety inspection.

Ocean Springs strictly regulates short-term rentals via Ordinance 13-2021, requiring an annual permit ($250) and a mandatory fire safety inspection. Hosts must collect and remit a total of 9% in taxes (7% state sales tax and 2% local tourism tax) and adhere to strict occupancy limits based on bedroom count.

Short-term rentals are permitted in Bay St. Louis but require an annual permit and a fire safety inspection. Hosts must collect a total tax of 10% (7% state sales tax plus 3% local lodging tax).

Oxford regulates short-term rentals through a tiered permit system (STRR-I and STRR-II) based on owner-occupancy and zoning, with investment properties prohibited in most low-density residential areas.