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Short-term rental rules in Natchez, MS
How Natchez regulates short-term rentals: the rules that apply, their sources, and pending changes.
Rules here limit which homes may operate as short-term rentals, how many, where, or for how many nights a year.
- residential-zone exclusion: STR allowed only in VR, R-3 and R-3HD residential districts
- 300-ft separation from other STRs and B&Bs in R-3 / R-3HD (variance available)
- STR registration and privilege license required per unit with annual renewal
- local property manager must reside in Adams County, Natchez or Vidalia LA
Based on: Natchez Development Code Ch. 12 Part 6 (Short Term Rentals), Secs. 12.6.1-12.6.10, and Table 11.2.2 amendment
Summary of the rule
Short-term rental establishments are permitted only in VR, R-3, and R-3HD, residential zoning districts.
Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Sources · Report an error
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