Pooler, Georgia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Chatham County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License RequiredProcessing: 60 days
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$350.00 application; $250.00 annual renewal
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified
Est. Processing Time60 days

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Capno certificate within 500 feet of an existing licensed short-term rental
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Permitted in residential districts R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-A, RA-1, RA-2, and PUD; not within 500 feet of an existing licensed short-term rental

Official Sources

pooler-ga.gov/resources/short-term-rentals/
Data confidence: 96%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Pooler, Georgia

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Pooler, Georgia are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $350.00 application; $250.00 a).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Pooler, Georgia?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $350.00 application; $250.00 a.

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

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