Powder Springs, Georgia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Cobb County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Cobb County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/15/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Permit Cap150 permits
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Residential (R) zoning required

Official Sources

cobbcounty.gov/community-development/enforcement/short-term-rentals
Data confidence: 75%Last updated: June 15, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Powder Springs, Georgia

Powder Springs, Georgia has no separate city ordinance, so Cobb County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Powder Springs, Georgia?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Powder Springs?

A short-term rental permit is required.

Where do these Powder Springs short-term rental rules come from?

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