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Short-Term Rental Ordinance Update
Approved July 24, 2025
On July 24, 2025, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners approved the substitute Short-Term Rental Ordinance (TA-24-1246762) with a 180-day implementation period.
What is a Short-Term Rental?
A short-term rental (STR) is the rental of any room, lodging, or overnight accommodation for 30 consecutive days or less. This includes vacation homes, residential dwellings, guestrooms, or overnight lodging advertised through platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, and others.
Highlights (Supplemental Regulations)
Applies to properties in unincorporated DeKalb County.
An 8% excise tax is charged on all short-term rentals, as authorized by state law.
A permit from the County’s Business License Division is required before renting any portion of a dwelling unit as a short-term rental.
Permits cannot be transferred, assigned, or used at another location.
Permits must be renewed annually through the Business License Division.
Applications must include owner and property contact information, 24-hour contact for a designated agent, the number and location of parking spaces, and a signed acknowledgment of requirements.
Owners must ensure guests do not disrupt the neighborhood or interfere with neighbors’ quiet enjoyment of their properties.
Implementation Plan Coming Soon
A detailed plan outlining the permit application process and other requirements will be provided during the implementation period.
Learn More
Click the link to read the full ordinance and view complete details: STR Ordinance
Short-Term Rental Ordinance Update
Approved July 24, 2025
On July 24, 2025, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners approved the substitute Short-Term Rental Ordinance (TA-24-1246762) with a 180-day implementation period.
What is a Short-Term Rental?
A short-term rental (STR) is the rental of any room, lodging, or overnight accommodation for 30 consecutive days or less. This includes vacation homes, residential dwellings, guestrooms, or overnight lodging advertised through platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, and others.
Highlights (Supplemental Regulations)
Applies to properties in unincorporated DeKalb County.
An 8% excise tax is charged on all short-term rentals, as authorized by state law.
A permit from the County’s Business License Division is required before renting any portion of a dwelling unit as a short-term rental.
Permits cannot be transferred, assigned, or used at another location.
Permits must be renewed annually through the Business License Division.
Applications must include owner and property contact information, 24-hour contact for a designated agent, the number and location of parking spaces, and a signed acknowledgment of requirements.
Owners must ensure guests do not disrupt the neighborhood or interfere with neighbors’ quiet enjoyment of their properties.
Implementation Plan Coming Soon
A detailed plan outlining the permit application process and other requirements will be provided during the implementation period.
Learn More
Click the link to read the full ordinance and view complete details: STR Ordinance
