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Starkville short-term rental rules (2026)

Mississippi · United States
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These rules apply inside Starkville city limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
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Market overview

ACTIVEStays under 30 days

Allowed. The only duty is a notice or registration that nobody has to approve.

2% local hotel tax applies to all Starkville STRs as of August 20, 2026; $35 registration fee plus $15 annual renewal.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

License
Required
Primary residence
Not required
Tax on stays
10%
total, on our records

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NOT YET RESEARCHEDStays of 30+ nights

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The full Starkville rules

16 rules on record for Starkville, 3 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: dor.ms.gov (official), checked 4 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Starkville?

Yes. 2% local hotel tax applies to all Starkville STRs as of August 20, 2026; $35 registration fee plus $15 annual renewal.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Starkville?

Yes, a license or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Starkville?

10% in total on stays, on our records.

When were the Starkville rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Starkville on 4 Nov 2026.

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