Madison, Georgia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Morgan County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Tax: $5.00 per night
State-level data: No city- or county-specific STR ordinance found. Showing Georgia statewide rules (tax, registration, and any state preemption) that apply here.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
$5.00 per nightTax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT$5.00 per night

Official Sources

dor.georgia.gov/state-hotel-motel-faq
Data confidence: 70%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Madison, Georgia

Madison has no city- or county-specific short-term-rental ordinance, so Georgia statewide rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of $5.00 per night applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Madison, Georgia?

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

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Madison?

Short-term rentals in Madison are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of $5.00 per night.

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

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