Jonesboro, Georgia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Clayton County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Capno more than 10% of homes within each historic district
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTsubject to state sales tax and hotel/motel tax

Official Sources

Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Jonesboro, Georgia

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Jonesboro, Georgia are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of subject to state sal applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Jonesboro, Georgia?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Jonesboro?

Short-term rentals in Jonesboro are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of subject to state sal.

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

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