Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Lowndes County, MS

Airbnb listings are allowed in Lowndes County, MS, but with restrictions. Columbus (city in Lowndes County) has adopted ordinances bringing short-term rentals under local regulation and subject to a local hotel/motel (2%) tax; the county has adopted a resolution to collect the local 2% tax and is considering a county STR ordinance. Specific operational constraints (zoning districts, occupancy caps, minimum-stay, host-presence, platform registration rules) are not explicitly posted on city or county official pages. 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.

Columbus (city in Lowndes County) has adopted ordinances bringing short-term rentals under local regulation and subject to a local hotel/motel (2%) tax; the county has adopted a resolution to collect the local 2% tax and is considering a county STR ordinance. Specific operational constraints (zoning districts, occupancy caps, minimum-stay, host-presence, platform registration rules) are not explicitly posted on city or county official pages.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Lowndes County.

Vrbo is permitted in Lowndes 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 Lowndes 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 Lowndes County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.