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Short-term rentals taxed as hotels
Summary
Under new state law (Senate Bill 2805), short-term rentals booked through platforms like VRBO and Airbnb will pay the same hotel taxes as traditional lodging in Southaven and DeSoto County.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed Feb 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Additional tax revenue for the city from short-term rental bookings.
✅Who benefits
The city and its budget — and hotels that previously competed against untaxed short-term rentals.
⚠️Who could be affected
Short-term rental hosts and platform users, who will now pay lodging taxes.
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