Rankin County, MS Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Cap formula
- 2 per bedroom + 2
- Extra guests
- Not permitted
- Verification
- Floor plan filed with permit
- Applies to
- Unincorporated county only
Summary
Rankin County, Mississippi caps short-term rental occupancy at two people per bedroom plus two additional guests, with no exceptions allowed.
H. Capacity: Maximum capacity is 2 people per bedroom plus two additional people. No additional guests are permitted. ... G. Floor Plans: A detailed floor plan depicting all bedrooms for rent must be submitted with said application.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
In unincorporated Rankin County, Mississippi, not inside Brandon, Pearl, Flowood, Richland, Florence, Puckett or Star, Section 420 sets short-term rental maximum capacity at two people per bedroom plus two additional people, and bars any additional guests beyond that count. A detailed floor plan showing every bedroom for rent must accompany the permit application so the cap can be verified.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding the posted capacity or hosting extra guests beyond the cap violates Section 420.H and triggers the ordinance's escalating fine schedule, up to permit revocation on a third offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the occupancy limit calculated?
Does a 3-bedroom rental have a 6-guest max?
Sources & Official References
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