Cartersville, Georgia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Bartow County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredTax: 8%
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026
8%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT8%

Official Sources

Data confidence: 75%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Cartersville, Georgia

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Cartersville, Georgia are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 8% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Cartersville, Georgia?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Cartersville, Georgia.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Cartersville?

A short-term rental permit is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Cartersville?

Short-term rentals in Cartersville are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 8%.

Where do these Cartersville short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Cartersville'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 Cartersville, Bartow County, or Georgia authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.