Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Madison County, MS

Airbnb listings are allowed in Madison County, MS, but with restrictions. Madison County’s zoning ordinance does not establish a countywide short-term rental licensing program; instead lodging uses ('Inn/Bed and Breakfast', 'Hotel or Motel', and 'Transient Trailer Park') are defined and treated as permitted or conditional (special) uses subject to zoning district rules and site-plan/conditional-use review. 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.

Madison County’s zoning ordinance does not establish a countywide short-term rental licensing program; instead lodging uses ('Inn/Bed and Breakfast', 'Hotel or Motel', and 'Transient Trailer Park') are defined and treated as permitted or conditional (special) uses subject to zoning district rules and site-plan/conditional-use review.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Madison County. 1) Submit an application to Madison County Planning & Zoning for site-plan/conditional-use review; 2) Complete site-plan review and appear at required public hearings before the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors; 3) If approved, obtain any required building/occupancy permits and inspections.

1) Submit an application to Madison County Planning & Zoning for site-plan/conditional-use review; 2) Complete site-plan review and appear at required public hearings before the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors; 3) If approved, obtain any required building/occupancy permits and inspections.

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