Kennesaw, Georgia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Cobb County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredTax: 8%Business License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026
8%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$250 application fee; $90 inspection fee
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT8%

Official Sources

Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 8, 2026

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.