Decatur, Georgia
Short-Term Rental Regulations — DeKalb County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: RequiredFee: $125
$125License Cost
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$125
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Capno more than one dwelling unit per building in duplexes, walk up flats, and stacked flats
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Official Sources
Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 8, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Decatur, Georgia
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Decatur, Georgia are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $125).
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Decatur, Georgia?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Decatur, Georgia.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Decatur?
A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $125.
Where do these Decatur short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Decatur'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 Decatur, DeKalb County, or Georgia authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.