Austell, Georgia
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Cobb County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Cobb County which apply to this area.
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Permit Cap150 permits
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistYes
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- Residential (R) zoning required
Official Sources
Data confidence: 75%Last updated: June 15, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Austell, Georgia
Austell, Georgia has no separate city ordinance, so Cobb County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Austell, Georgia?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Austell, Georgia.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Austell?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these Austell short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Austell'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 Austell, Cobb County, or Georgia authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.