Kennesaw, Georgia
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Cobb County
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Short-term rental rules in Kennesaw, Georgia
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Kennesaw, Georgia are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $250 application fee; $90 insp). A lodging/occupancy tax of 8% applies.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Kennesaw, Georgia?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Kennesaw?
A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $250 application fee; $90 insp.
What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Kennesaw?
Short-term rentals in Kennesaw are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 8%.
Where do these Kennesaw short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Kennesaw'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 Kennesaw, Cobb County, or Georgia authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.