Tucker, Georgia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — DeKalb County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $175Tax: 8%
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for DeKalb County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
$175License Cost
8%Tax Rate
5800 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$175
Renewalannual
Permit Cap2 permits
Business License RequiredNo
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap5800 ft
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT8%

Zoning Restrictions

  • yes — only permitted in residential districts; not allowed in locally designated historic districts

Official Sources

Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Tucker, Georgia

Tucker, Georgia has no separate city ordinance, so DeKalb County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $175). A lodging/occupancy tax of 8% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Tucker, Georgia?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $175.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Tucker?

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

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

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