McDonough, Georgia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Henry County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredTax: 8%Business License Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Henry County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
8%Tax Rate
300 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap300 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT8%

Official Sources

henrycountytax.com/255/Short-Term-Rental
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in McDonough, Georgia

McDonough, Georgia has no separate city ordinance, so Henry County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 8% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in McDonough, Georgia?

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

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

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

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in McDonough?

Short-term rentals in McDonough are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 8%.

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

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