Savannah, Georgia
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Chatham County
Conditional
STR Status
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistYes
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap20% per-ward cap on non-owner occupied parcels in Downtown Historic District and Victorian Historic District
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- STVRs are limited to the STVR Overlay District
Official Sources
Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 6, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Savannah, Georgia
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Savannah, Georgia are allowed under certain conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Savannah, Georgia?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Savannah, Georgia.
Where do these Savannah short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Savannah'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 Savannah, Chatham County, or Georgia authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.