Macon, Georgia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Bibb

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $0Business License Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Bibb which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
$0License Cost

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$0
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 / TOT7% sales and use tax; 7% local hotel and motel excise tax

Official Sources

Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Macon, Georgia

Macon, Georgia has no separate city ordinance, so Bibb rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $0). A lodging/occupancy tax of 7% sales and use tax applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Macon, Georgia?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $0.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Macon?

Short-term rentals in Macon are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 7% sales and use tax.

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

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