Athens, Georgia
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Clarke County
STR Status
Permit & Licensing
Owner Requirements
Limits & Restrictions
Taxes & Fees
Zoning Restrictions
- yes; ordinance identifies zoning classifications that allow or prohibit STRs
Official Sources
Short-term rental rules in Athens, Georgia
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Athens, Georgia are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit. The property must be owner-occupied. A lodging/occupancy tax of 7% applies.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Athens, Georgia?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Athens, Georgia. The property must be owner-occupied.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Athens?
A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.
What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Athens?
Short-term rentals in Athens are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 7%.
Where do these Athens short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Athens's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.
Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Athens, Clarke County, or Georgia authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.