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Short-term rental rules in Jackson, MS
How Jackson regulates short-term rentals: the rules that apply, their sources, and pending changes.
Short-term rentals here operate under a registration or permit system with ongoing operating rules.
- STR-specific registration and annual Certificate of Compliance required (Ch. 26, Art. XII, eff. Feb 1 2023)
- Inspection required before certificate issues
- Local 24/7 responsible agent residing in Jackson required
- Business/privilege license (Ch. 18) also required
- No primary-residence or owner-occupancy requirement
- No permit cap or quota
- Whole-home / investor STR permitted in most residential zones
Based on: Code of Ordinances Ch. 26 (Buildings & Building Regulations), Art. XII (Additional Requirements for Rental Housing)
Summary of the rule
The City of Jackson has relaunched its rental registration program for rental housing units; owners must register the rental property to receive a Rental Certificate (Certificate of Compliance), tied to the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code as amended.
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