3 rules for unincorporated Jackson County, Mississippi.
Verified from official government sources
Jackson County does not have and cannot enact rent control. Mississippi has no statewide rent control law, and the state's Dillon's Rule framework prevents counties and cities from imposing rent caps. All rental properties in Pascagoula, Moss Point, Ocean Springs, Gautier, and unincorporated Jackson County operate at market rates under MS Code Title 89, Chapter 8 (Landlord and Tenant Act).
Jackson County follows Mississippi state eviction law. No just-cause requirement exists; landlords may decline to renew leases or terminate month-to-month tenancies with proper notice. MS Code §89-7-27 governs the three-day notice for non-payment, and §89-8-19 governs 30-day notice for month-to-month termination. Self-help evictions are illegal.
Jackson County does not operate a countywide rental registration program. Mississippi's Dillon's Rule framework limits local rental licensing authority. Individual municipalities within the county, such as Pascagoula, may require rental inspections after tenant complaints but do not maintain full registration rosters. Landlords must comply with MS Code §89-8-23 habitability standards.
See every category we cover for Jackson County — parking, noise, fences, fires, animals, pools, and more.
Jackson County Ordinance Hub →