Cumming, Georgia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Forsyth County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $250Business License Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Forsyth County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/17/2026
$250License Cost

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$250
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Only Agricultural (A1) or Agricultural Residential (Ag-Res) zoning districts with a conditional use permit

Official Sources

forsythco.com/Portals/0/DeptDoc/BOC/11-18-21%20STR.pdf?ver=2021-11-04-165829-160
Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 17, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Cumming, Georgia

Cumming, Georgia has no separate city ordinance, so Forsyth County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $250).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Cumming, Georgia?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Cumming, Georgia.

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $250.

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

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