Rental Property Rules in Gulfport, MS (2026)

1 verified rental property rules for Gulfport, Mississippi, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Repairs & Habitability

Gulfport amended the International Property Maintenance Code so rental units and occupiable workspaces must have a heat supply available year-round, from January 1 through December 31, rather than only during a shorter cold-weather season. The Department of Urban Development enforces the standard citywide under the adopted 2018 code.

Gulfport Rental Heat Supply Requirement

Some Restrictions

Gulfport Code of Ordinances § 3-245, Sections 602.3 and 602.4 (Heat supply; Occupiable work spaces)

Section 602.3. Heat supply. Insert "January 1" and "December 31" ... Section 602.4. Occupiable work spaces. Insert "January 1" and "December 31"

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Looking for Harrison County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Gulfport city rules.

Rental Property Rules in Harrison County →