Tybee Island, Georgia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Chatham County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $350.00Business License Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Chatham County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
$350.00License Cost
500 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$350.00
Renewalannually
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap500 ft
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

cms.chathamcountyga.gov/api/assets/buildingsafety/eff77bf7-d731-4ea5-bae5-f41dab02ce20?download=0
Data confidence: 96%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Tybee Island, Georgia

Tybee Island, Georgia has no separate city ordinance, so Chatham County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $350.00).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Tybee Island, Georgia?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Tybee Island?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $350.00.

Where do these Tybee Island short-term rental rules come from?

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