Sandy Springs, Georgia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Fulton County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/7/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalyearly
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

library.municode.com/ga/sandy_springs/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=SPAGEOR_CH26LIPEMIRE_ARTXIISHRMREUN_S26-371SHRMREUN
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Sandy Springs, Georgia

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Sandy Springs, Georgia 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 Sandy Springs, Georgia?

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

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

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

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

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