Short-Term Rentals: DeKalb County

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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



Please provide questions.

Please provide any questions that you have on the short-term rental ordinance (responses will be provided at the June 26th Q&A Session). 

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  • Share For stays longer than 30 days, is the tax base the same of 8 % on Facebook Share For stays longer than 30 days, is the tax base the same of 8 % on Twitter Share For stays longer than 30 days, is the tax base the same of 8 % on Linkedin Email For stays longer than 30 days, is the tax base the same of 8 % link

    For stays longer than 30 days, is the tax base the same of 8 %

    Mac asked about 1 year ago

    This draft ordinance is only for short-term rental stays 30 days or less. 

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    What about condominium associations that have restricted leasing provision in their Covenants operating under the Ga Condo act. How will this affect these associations?

    Gloria Rainey asked over 1 year ago

    Hello and thank you for your question in regard to condominium associations. Most likely there are restrictions in the HOA that do not permit Short Term Rentals.  The HOA code will also take precedence over the DeKalb County code. Therefore, unless the HOA votes to allow for approval then the current regulations set forth by the HOA will stand.  

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    If passed how will this affect condominiums under the Ga condominium act

    Mary Thomas asked over 1 year ago

    Thank you for your question.  If you condominium has an existing HOA or condominium covenants this law has no effect. The HOA or  condominium covenants  will take precedence.   

  • Share Good Day, I’m looking for the application and fee for a Business license for short term stays . Please advise. on Facebook Share Good Day, I’m looking for the application and fee for a Business license for short term stays . Please advise. on Twitter Share Good Day, I’m looking for the application and fee for a Business license for short term stays . Please advise. on Linkedin Email Good Day, I’m looking for the application and fee for a Business license for short term stays . Please advise. link

    Good Day, I’m looking for the application and fee for a Business license for short term stays . Please advise.

    Purnesha asked over 1 year ago

    Thank you for your question.  Currently there is no application for Short-Term rentals in DeKalb County.  This ordinance is a draft. The ordinance has not been passed as of 5.2.2024. Please continue to monitor this site for updates. 

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