Natchez, Mississippi

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Adams County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

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

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$200 initial per unit; $50 annual renewal per unit
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNo

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap1 unit per single-family structure in R-1; max 2 units per lot with accessory structure
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Allowed in VR, RE, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-3HD residential zones and B-2, B-2HD, B-3HD commercial zones (mixed-use/live-work only)

Official Sources

natchez.ms.us/DocumentCenter/View/1333/Short-Term-Rentals-STR-Ordinance-Draft-2023
Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Natchez, Mississippi

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Natchez, Mississippi are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $200 initial per unit; $50 ann).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Natchez, Mississippi?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $200 initial per unit; $50 ann.

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

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