Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Forrest County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
3250 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$230 new application total ($25 application fee + $130 license fee + $50 fire inspection + $25 certificate of zoning compliance + $20 privilege tax license)
Permit Cap2 permits
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap2.5% of total residential structures citywide
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

hattiesburgms.com/shorttermrentals/
Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Hattiesburg, Mississippi are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $230 new application total ($2).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $230 new application total ($2.

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

These details are verified against Hattiesburg'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 Hattiesburg, Forrest County, or Mississippi authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.