Biloxi, Mississippi

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Harrison County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap4 units per single Tax Parcel site
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Permitted in CB, RB, DT, WF zones; Conditional Use in RM-20, RM-30; also possible in PD-GE, PD-HB, PD-C, PD-1; prohibited in RS-5, RS-7.5, RS-10, RE, RER

Official Sources

Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Biloxi, Mississippi

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Biloxi, Mississippi are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Biloxi, Mississippi?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Biloxi?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.

Where do these Biloxi short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Biloxi's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Biloxi, Harrison County, or Mississippi authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.