Dawsonville, Georgia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Dawson County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$225.00 full year, $112.50 half year, $50.00 application fee
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

dawsonville-ga.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/planning_and_zoning/page/1491/short_term_rental.pdf
Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Dawsonville, Georgia

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Dawsonville, Georgia are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $225.00 full year, $112.50 hal).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Dawsonville, Georgia?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $225.00 full year, $112.50 hal.

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

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