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Short-term rental taxes in Mississippi
What you charge guests, who remits it, and what you have to hold.
Step one of five
Mississippi is the layer that never changes.
Everything on this page applies right across Mississippi, wherever the property sits. That makes it the one part you can settle before you know the address.
The four layers above it are the ones that move: county, city, special purpose districts, then private rules like an HOA or a neighbourhood covenant that appear in no government database at all. Two properties on opposite sides of the same street can owe different totals.
Run your address for the other fourWhat Mississippi charges statewide
These apply across Mississippi. Counties and cities add their own on top, which is where the totals diverge.
| Tax | Rate | Applies to | Confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales TaxMississippi Department of Revenue | 0.07% | The full rental amount plus mandatory fees, including cleaning fees, is subject to sales tax. | High | Source |
Drawn from the Mississippi jurisdictions researched so far. These are the statewide figures only. Open a city below, or run your own address, for the county, city and district layers that stack on top.
Does the platform collect it for you
The state statute only requires platforms to collect and remit the state sales tax, not local lodging or tourism taxes.
| Channel | What you charge | Who remits the state layer | Confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirbnbPlatform is merchant of record | Nothing, the platform collects all of it | The platform | High | Source |
| VrboYou are merchant of record | 7% state sales tax | You do | High | Source |
| Booking.comYou are merchant of record | 7% state sales tax | You do | High | Source |
| ExpediaYou are merchant of record | 7% state sales tax | You do | High | Source |
| GoogleYou are merchant of record | 7% state sales tax | You do | High | Source |
| WhimstayYou are merchant of record | 7% state sales tax | You do | High | Source |
| DirectYou are merchant of record | 7% state sales tax | You do | High | Source |
Still yours to charge: Any local city or county lodging or tourism taxes not covered by the state statute.
Questions owners ask about Mississippi
Does Airbnb collect and remit Mississippi state taxes for me?
Yes, Airbnb automatically collects and remits the Mississippi state sales tax on all eligible bookings made through its platform. You do not need to take further action for the state layer on Airbnb bookings.
SourceWhat is the state tax rate for short-term rentals in Mississippi?
The Mississippi statewide sales tax rate for short-term rentals is 7% of the total rental amount plus any mandatory fees such as cleaning fees.
SourceHow long can a rental stay be before it becomes exempt from the state sales tax in Mississippi?
Stays of more than 90 consecutive days to the same guest are exempt from the Mississippi state sales tax. The exemption only applies if the same guest continuously occupies the accommodation for more than 90 days.
SourceDo I need a state license or permit to operate a short-term rental in Mississippi?
You must obtain a Mississippi sales tax permit before renting out your property for periods of 90 days or less. The sales tax permit lets you collect and remit state tax on your rentals.
SourceWhen are returns due for Mississippi sales tax on short-term rentals?
Sales tax returns are due on the 20th day of each month for the preceding month. You must file a return even if you collected no tax for that month.
SourceWhat other taxes might I owe besides the state tax?
Many Mississippi cities and counties impose separate local lodging or tourism taxes that you may be responsible for collecting and remitting. These are not covered by the state sales tax remitted by platforms.
SourceWhat happens if I do not file a return on time?
A late return is subject to a penalty of 10% of the tax due, with a minimum penalty of $25, plus interest at the state published rate.
SourceAre cleaning fees taxable in Mississippi short-term rentals?
Yes, mandatory fees and charges, including cleaning fees, are included in the taxable base for the state sales tax.
SourceDoes Mississippi have a marketplace facilitator law for short-term rentals?
Yes, marketplace facilitator law applies to short-term rentals and requires platforms like Airbnb to collect and remit the state sales tax but not any local lodging or tourism taxes.
SourceAre bookings through Vrbo or Booking.com taxed the same as Airbnb in Mississippi?
No, only Airbnb collects and remits the state sales tax automatically. For bookings on Vrbo, Booking.com, Expedia, and other platforms, the owner is responsible for collecting and remitting the tax directly to the state.
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Rates and rules change. Confirm with the taxing authority before you rely on any figure here.