Biloxi, Mississippi Short Term Rental Regulations

City Code of Ordinances

Short-Term Rentals are allowed as a Permitted Use upon properties situated within the following zoning districts: Community Business (CB), Regional Business (RB), Downtown (DT), and Waterfront (WF).  Short-Term Rentals are allowed as a Conditional Use upon properties situated within the following zoning districts: (A) Agricultural, (LB) Limited Business, and (NB) Neighborhood Business, Medium-Density Multifamily Residential (RM-20), High-Density Multifamily Residential (RM-30).  Short-Term Rentals are allowed as a Planned Development Gaming Establishment (PD-GE), Planned Development-Hospitality Business (PD-HB), and Planned Development-Commercial (PD-C) Planned Development – Infill (PD-I) district zones.  Short-Term Rentals are not permitted in these Single Family Zones: Residential Single Family; AR, RS-5, RS-7.5, RS-10 and Residential Estate RE and Residential Estate Restricted RER.  View this zoning map to view your property zone.

Business License Requirements

Apply for a Short-Term Rental Certificate of Occupancy Application here.

Building and Housing Standards

Biloxi has rules and regulations that specify minimum building, design, maintenance standards, habitability, health, and safety requirements. Some rules and regulations that apply to residential and non-residential properties may apply to your listing.  Consult the Community Development Department for more information.

Tourist and Local Taxes

Short-term rentals might also be subjected to the city, state, and county sales tax and are liable for payment as established by the city, state and county law.

Other Rules

It is also essential to understand and abide by other contracts or rules that bind you, such as leases, condo boards, co-op rules, HOA rules, or rules established by tenant organizations. Please read your lease agreement and check with your landlord if applicable. Visit the City of Biloxi for more information.