Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Gulfport, MS

Airbnb listings are allowed in Gulfport, MS, but with restrictions. Short-term (tourist) rentals are properties rented or advertised for stays of less than one month and occurring more than three times in a 12‑month period; they are permitted only where specifically listed in Gulfport’s zoning code (some zoning districts allow STRs by right, others only via conditional use approval). Property eligibility must be confirmed via the city zoning designation and staff determination—the city’s zoning map is a guide but the adopted code and city records control. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term (tourist) rentals are properties rented or advertised for stays of less than one month and occurring more than three times in a 12‑month period; they are permitted only where specifically listed in Gulfport’s zoning code (some zoning districts allow STRs by right, others only via conditional use approval). Property eligibility must be confirmed via the city zoning designation and staff determination—the city’s zoning map is a guide but the adopted code and city records control.

Vrbo is permitted in Gulfport, MS under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Gulfport are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Gulfport. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.