Hinds County, MS Short-Term Rentals: Parking Rules (2026)

Hinds County itself does not issue STR-specific parking rules in unincorporated areas, instead relying on general residential zoning under MS Code Ann. §17-1-1 et seq., which authorizes counties to regulate land use. The City of Jackson's zoning ordinance, codified in the Jackson Municipal Code on Municode, requires one off-street parking space per dwelling unit for single-family homes, and STR operators must ensure guest parking does not spill onto neighboring lots or block sidewalks. Clinton (Municipal Code Chapter 42) imposes similar off-street requirements and limits guest parking in residential districts. Jackson's Belhaven, Fondren, and Eastover historic neighborhoods have tight streets where guest RV and trailer parking is effectively prohibited overnight under Jackson Code §98-167. Jackson State University, Millsaps, Belhaven, and Tougaloo areas often see STR traffic during graduation and football weekends, and parking enforcement is heightened. HOA covenants in neighborhoods like Eastover, Woodland Hills, and Annandale may further restrict guest parking. Boat trailers and RVs must comply with Jackson Code §98-166 limiting their storage in front yards.