Short-Term Rentals: DeKalb County

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Key Information

The ordinance regulating short-term rentals has been proposed by the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners. The proposal affects Chapter 24 (Taxation) and Chapter 27 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Code of DeKalb County of Ordinances.

Read the draft here or read below for key information regarding the ordinance.

Staff has recommended a 2-cycle deferral (4-month deferral) for this item to gather feedback from citizens and other jurisdictions. There will be significant changes to the ordinance during this time based on this feedback.

A short-term rental (STR) is defined as the rental of any room, lodging or overnight accommodations for a period not exceeding thirty (30) consecutive days. This term shall encompass the rental of a vacation home, residential dwelling, guestroom, or overnight lodging that an owner advertises through a marketplace facilitator such as but not limited to: AirBNB.com, Booking.com, Hometogo.com and/or VRBO.com.

There shall be imposed, assessed, levied and paid an excise tax of (8%) eight percent of the rent for occupancy of a short-term rental in the unincorporated area of the county, as authorized by O.C.G.A. § 48-13-51(b).

Proposal Highlights

Every person engaging or about to engage in business as an operator of a short-term rental in the county shall obtain a business license and annually register with the DeKalb County Business License Division.

Application fee shall be established by the Board of Commissioners.

Key Information

The ordinance regulating short-term rentals has been proposed by the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners. The proposal affects Chapter 24 (Taxation) and Chapter 27 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Code of DeKalb County of Ordinances.

Read the draft here or read below for key information regarding the ordinance.

Staff has recommended a 2-cycle deferral (4-month deferral) for this item to gather feedback from citizens and other jurisdictions. There will be significant changes to the ordinance during this time based on this feedback.

A short-term rental (STR) is defined as the rental of any room, lodging or overnight accommodations for a period not exceeding thirty (30) consecutive days. This term shall encompass the rental of a vacation home, residential dwelling, guestroom, or overnight lodging that an owner advertises through a marketplace facilitator such as but not limited to: AirBNB.com, Booking.com, Hometogo.com and/or VRBO.com.

There shall be imposed, assessed, levied and paid an excise tax of (8%) eight percent of the rent for occupancy of a short-term rental in the unincorporated area of the county, as authorized by O.C.G.A. § 48-13-51(b).

Proposal Highlights

Every person engaging or about to engage in business as an operator of a short-term rental in the county shall obtain a business license and annually register with the DeKalb County Business License Division.

Application fee shall be established by the Board of Commissioners.

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 3 months 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 9 months 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 9 months 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.   

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

    Purnesha asked 5 months 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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