An application for a permit must be filed with the Stone County Health Department before use of the property as a vacation rental. A fee of $150.00 must accompany an application for a vacation rental permit. Owners who hold a vacation rental permit shall pay a renewable annual fee of $150.00. Each permit shall expire on the thirtieth day of June following its issuance.

Permit applications for properties used as vacation rentals must be filed with the Stone County Health Department and must contain
the following information:

-The name, address, and telephone number of the owner of the vacation rental for
which the permit is issued.

-The name, address, and telephone number of the managing agency, agent or local
contact person for the owner of the vacation rental.

-A diagram or photograph of the premises showing and indicating the number and
location of designated on-site parking spaces and the maximum number of vehicles
allowed for overnight occupants.

-Evidence of a valid transient occupancy tax remittance form issued by the county
for the vacation rental.

-Acknowledgment that the owner, agent, and local contact person have read all
regulations pertaining to the operation of a vacation rental.

-Onsite wastewater treatment system inspection report performed by a licensed
onsite system inspector. If the onsite wastewater treatment system is found to be
insufficient, the initial onsite wastewater treatment system repair permit fee will be
waived.

Vacation Home Rental Permit Application