Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Harrison County, MS

Airbnb listings are allowed in Harrison County, MS, but with restrictions. STRs are limited to one unit per parcel (except duplexes/condos). Occupancy is capped at 10 guests for homes with ≤5 bedrooms and ≤4 bathrooms, or 16 guests for larger homes. All parking must be on-site, outdoor noise is prohibited from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am, and no exterior advertising signage is permitted. A permit is required before you can host. 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.

STRs are limited to one unit per parcel (except duplexes/condos). Occupancy is capped at 10 guests for homes with ≤5 bedrooms and ≤4 bathrooms, or 16 guests for larger homes. All parking must be on-site, outdoor noise is prohibited from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am, and no exterior advertising signage is permitted.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Harrison County. 1) Owner must apply for a Short-Term Rental Permit and Harrison County Tax Privilege ‘Business’ License. 2) Submit application materials including a site plan showing parking and occupancy, property manager contact info (within 50 miles), garbage contract, and MS sales tax ID. 3) Ensure the unit has smoke/CO detectors and house rules are provided to renters.

1) Owner must apply for a Short-Term Rental Permit and Harrison County Tax Privilege ‘Business’ License. 2) Submit application materials including a site plan showing parking and occupancy, property manager contact info (within 50 miles), garbage contract, and MS sales tax ID. 3) Ensure the unit has smoke/CO detectors and house rules are provided to renters.

Vrbo is permitted in Harrison County, MS under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Harrison County 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 Harrison County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.