Winterville, Georgia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Clarke County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredTax: 7%Owner Occupancy RequiredBusiness License Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Clarke County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
7%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stayless than 31 consecutive days (i.e., max 30 nights per stay)
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT7%

Zoning Restrictions

  • yes

Official Sources

accgov.com/11113/Short-Term-Rentals-STRs
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Winterville, Georgia

Winterville, Georgia has no separate city ordinance, so Clarke County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit. The property must be owner-occupied. A lodging/occupancy tax of 7% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Winterville, Georgia?

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

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

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

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Winterville?

Short-term rentals in Winterville are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 7%.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Winterville?

Yes — Winterville sets a minimum stay of 31 nights.

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

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