Tallulah Falls, Georgia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Rabun County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredTax: 8%
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/15/2026
8%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT8%

Zoning Restrictions

  • Only permitted in Business District and Highway Business District

Official Sources

Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 15, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Tallulah Falls, Georgia

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Tallulah Falls, Georgia are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 8% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Tallulah Falls, Georgia?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Tallulah Falls, Georgia.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Tallulah Falls?

A short-term rental permit is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Tallulah Falls?

Short-term rentals in Tallulah Falls are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 8%.

Where do these Tallulah Falls short-term rental rules come from?

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