DeSoto County cities generally cap STR occupancy at 2 guests per bedroom plus 2, consistent with International Property Maintenance Code standards. Southaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, and Hernando STR permits state max occupancy on the license. Exceeding limit can revoke the permit.
Short-term rentals (stays under 30 days) in DeSoto County operate under city business license regimes rather than a countywide ordinance. Occupancy caps follow the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC §404) adopted by reference: 70 square feet for the first occupant, 50 sq ft per additional occupant in bedrooms. In practice cities enforce a 2-per-bedroom-plus-2 rule, so a 3-bedroom home typically caps at 8 guests. Permits require listing max occupancy in platform listings (Airbnb, VRBO). Sleeping in garages, campers, RVs, or tents on STR property is prohibited under zoning. Special events (weddings, reunions) exceeding the occupancy cap require a separate special event permit from the host city. Overcrowding is a common complaint trigger in residential Southaven, Olive Branch, and Hernando neighborhoods. Enforcement is complaint-driven by code compliance and DeSoto County Sheriff for after-hours calls.
First offense: warning and reduction required. Repeated overcrowding: fine $250-$1,000 per day. Third confirmed violation: permit suspension or revocation by the issuing city. Special-event overcrowding without permit: additional $500 fine.
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