Sandersville, Georgia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Washington County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy RequiredBusiness License Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Washington County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/17/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Max Nights Per Year30 days per rental period; no more than once per 30-day period except AG-zoned
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • prohibited in all zoning districts except where specifically allowed in Article 2

Official Sources

oconeecountyga.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13755/Short-Term-Rental-Application
Data confidence: 50%Last updated: June 17, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Sandersville, Georgia

Sandersville, Georgia has no separate city ordinance, so Washington County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit. The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Sandersville, Georgia?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Sandersville, Georgia. The property must be owner-occupied.

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

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

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Sandersville?

Yes — Sandersville sets a cap of 30 rental nights per year.

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

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