Jackson Short-Term Rental Regulations

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Permit & Licensing

Jackson does not require a specific STR permit at this time. Check with local government for any zoning or business license requirements.

Tax Obligations

Combined rate: 7% of gross rental income.

Rental Limits

Jackson does not impose an annual cap on the number of nights you can rent.

Zoning & Restrictions

• No dedicated short-term rental ordinance identified in Jackson's Code of Ordinances.
• The city's rental registration program (Ch. 26, Art. XII, Ord. No. 2023-4(3), adopted Dec. 20, 2022) regulates long-term 'rental housing units' occupied by a 'tenant' under a written or oral agreement, with no reference to short-term or transient stays.
• A separate lodginghouse/boardinghouse business license (Ch. 30, Art. II) expressly excludes hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast establishments and only covers stays of one week or more, which structurally excludes typical nightly short-term rentals.

Insurance & Safety

Insurance

Jackson does not require short-term rental operators to carry specific insurance. Standard homeowner policies often exclude short-term rental activity, so many hosts obtain dedicated short-term rental or landlord liability coverage.

Market Snapshot

Demand context for Jackson from official government and tourism statistics — the latest published annual figures, not a projection of rental income.

Figures are the latest annual statistics published by the linked official sources (retrieved 2026-07-13). Visitor counts cover the geography stated by each source, which can be wider than the city itself. Regulations above — not market conditions — determine whether and how you may operate.

Compliance Checklist

Follow these steps to legally operate a short-term rental in Jackson:

1. Register for tax accounts. Set up the applicable state and local lodging/occupancy tax accounts before your first booking.
2. Collect and remit taxes. 7% on all bookings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need a permit to run an Airbnb in Jackson?

Jackson does not require a dedicated short-term rental permit, but you must register for and remit applicable lodging taxes. Confirm local zoning rules still allow short-term rentals at your property before listing.

Does Jackson require a short-term rental to be your primary residence?

No. Jackson does not impose a primary-residence requirement, so non-owner-occupied rentals are allowed.

How many days a year can you short-term rent in Jackson?

Jackson does not cap the number of nights per year you can short-term rent, though permitting, zoning, and occupancy rules still apply.

What taxes do you pay on a short-term rental in Jackson?

Short-term rental stays in Jackson are subject to a 7% Mississippi State Sales Tax. Hosts are legally responsible; many booking platforms collect and remit it automatically on the host's behalf.