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Natchez Convention and Tourism Tax

A 3% tax is imposed on the gross proceeds of sales from room rental of all motels and hotels doing business in Natchez. Effective May 1, 1973. A 1 ½% tax is imposed on the gross proceeds of restaurants and on-premises alcoholic beverage Control permittees, excluding those held by private clubs, organizations or associations in Natchez when the gross income of such businesses exceeds $100,000 annually. Effective May 1, 1978. These tax levies are in addition to all other taxes imposed. No repeal date.

New Albany Tourism Tax

A 2% tax is imposed on the gross proceeds of sales from hotels, motels, restaurants, and such other establishments where prepared food is sold located in New Albany. This levy is in addition to all other taxes imposed. Effective September 1, 1997. No repeal date.

Newton Occupancy Tax

A tax of $1.00 per day is imposed on each hotel or motel providing overnight room rentals in Newton. Hotel or motel includes any establishment engaged in furnishing or providing rooms for sleeping purposes. This levy is in addition to all other taxes imposed

Ocean Springs Tourism and Economic Development Tax

A 2 % tax is imposed on the gross proceeds (excluding charges for food, telephone, laundry, beverages, and similar charges) of room rentals of hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts in Ocean Springs. Additionally, this tax is not levied upon gross proceeds derived from room rentals for day meetings where the room does not serve as overnight sleeping accommodations. This levy is in addition to all other taxes imposed. Effective December 1, 1998. No repeal date.