Rankin County, MS Short-Term Rentals: Taxes & Fees (2026)
Key Facts
- Initial fee
- $1,000
- Annual renewal
- $500, due Jan. 1
- 3rd offense fine
- $1,000 + revocation
- Applies to
- Unincorporated county only
Summary
Rankin County, Mississippi charges a $1,000 initial short-term rental permit fee and a $500 annual renewal fee, due every January 1, plus escalating fines for violations.
A. Annual Permit and Business License: The initial permit fee for a short term rental is $1,000 with a $500 annual renewal fee. All fees are due annually on January 1 of each year. ... L. Fines: Fines for the violation of rules and conditions are as follows: First Offense - $250, Second Offense - $500, Third Offense - $1,000 and permit revoked.
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Full Breakdown
For short-term rentals in unincorporated Rankin County, Mississippi, not inside Brandon, Pearl, Flowood, Richland, Florence, Puckett or Star, Section 420 sets the initial permit fee at $1,000 with a $500 annual renewal fee, due each January 1. The same section fines rule violations $250 for a first offense, $500 for a second, and $1,000 with permit revocation for a third.
Violations & Fines
Unpaid renewal fees lapse the permit; a third rule violation carries a $1,000 fine and revokes the short-term rental permit entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What happens after three rule violations?
Sources & Official References
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