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Is Airbnb legal in Biloxi, Mississippi?

Legal with a $250 annual STR application, only in allowed districts. Biloxi requires short-term rentals to hold a Short-Term Rental Certificate of Occupancy with a $250 annual application fee, plus a Certificate of Zoning Compliance, a Privilege Tax License, and an occupant limit card. STRs are prohibited in many parts of the city and heavily restricted in others, so zoning confirmation is essential. Airbnb is currently suing the city over those restrictions.

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Legal with permit

Legal with a $250 annual STR application, only in allowed districts

Biloxi requires short-term rentals to hold a Short-Term Rental Certificate of Occupancy with a $250 annual application fee, plus a Certificate of Zoning Compliance, a Privilege Tax License, and an occupant limit card. STRs are prohibited in many parts of the city and heavily restricted in others, so zoning confirmation is essential. Airbnb is currently suing the city over those restrictions.

Permit and costs

Permit
Short-Term Rental Certificate of Occupancy
Issued by
City of Biloxi
Cost
$250 annual application fee
Renewal
Annual

Key limits

Night cap
None, but many areas prohibit STRs outright
Zoning
STRs prohibited in many districts, Certificate of Zoning Compliance required
Local contact
Local person able to appear at the property within 30 minutes of a call
Guest register
Owners must keep a guest register available for city inspection

Taxes

State sales tax
7% on lodging
Local tourism tax
Set by Harrison County, check the current rate

Registration checklist

  1. 1
    Confirm the zoning
    Get a Certificate of Zoning Compliance from the city before buying, since STRs are banned in many areas.
  2. 2
    File the STR application
    Submit the Short-Term Rental Certificate of Occupancy application with the $250 annual fee to Community Development.
  3. 3
    Add the tax licenses
    Obtain the Privilege Tax License and a free Mississippi sales tax permit through the Department of Revenue's Taxpayer Access Point.

What could change this verdict

Your HOA
Condo and HOA rental rules stack on top of the city's zoning limits.
Litigation is pending
Airbnb sued Biloxi in federal court over its STR restrictions, rules could shift, verify before closing.

Sources

City of Biloxi STR Certificate of Occupancy application (official PDF) · Reuters on Airbnb v. Biloxi STR lawsuit

Rules researched October 2026. They change, so verify with the city before you buy.

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