Dahlonega, Georgia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Lumpkin County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $100.00Business License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026
$100.00License Cost
300 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$100.00
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap300 ft
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Prohibited in R-1 Single Family Residential District (except pre-existing as of August 15, 2020)

Official Sources

library.municode.com/ga/dahlonega/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=SPBLAUSLADE_APXBZO_ARTVIIISHRMRE_S805REVIPR
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Dahlonega, Georgia

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Dahlonega, Georgia are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $100.00).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Dahlonega, Georgia?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $100.00.

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

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