6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Harrison County, Mississippi.
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Harrison County may require registration or permits for short-term rental properties. Mississippi law leaves STR regulation primarily to local municipalities under home rule authority.
Harrison County applies standard noise ordinance rules to short-term rental properties. STR operators are responsible for ensuring guests comply with local quiet hours.
Harrison County requires STR operators to collect and remit Mississippi sales tax and local tourism taxes. MS Code Ann. §27-65-23 governs accommodation tax collection.
Harrison County STR operators must provide off-street parking (typically 1 space per bedroom, 2 minimum) under local zoning. Gulfport and Biloxi require parking plans with STR permit applications to prevent beach-area congestion. On-street parking during Cruisin' the Coast and Mardi Gras is heavily restricted.
Biloxi and Gulfport cap short-term rental occupancy based on bedroom count. Typical limit is 2 guests per bedroom plus 2, or 10 total maximum. Listings must accurately state occupancy.
Biloxi and Gulfport may require STR operators to carry liability insurance. Minimum coverage commonly $500,000 to $1 million. Coastal properties face additional wind and flood insurance considerations.
3 cities in Harrison County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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