Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Alpharetta, GA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Alpharetta, GA, but with restrictions. STRs are limited to single-family housing units; apartments, trailers, and tents are prohibited. Requirements include a 24-hour local contact reachable within 3 hours, off-street parking (one space per bedroom), and strict occupancy limits (daytime guests capped at 4 plus overnight occupants, not to exceed 19 total). A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

STRs are limited to single-family housing units; apartments, trailers, and tents are prohibited. Requirements include a 24-hour local contact reachable within 3 hours, off-street parking (one space per bedroom), and strict occupancy limits (daytime guests capped at 4 plus overnight occupants, not to exceed 19 total).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Alpharetta. Submit a completed Short-Term Rental License & Occupational Tax Certificate application along with a $500 fee ($400 license + $100 admin). The Community Development Director reviews for compliance within 30 days; licenses must be renewed annually by the second Monday in December.

Submit a completed Short-Term Rental License & Occupational Tax Certificate application along with a $500 fee ($400 license + $100 admin). The Community Development Director reviews for compliance within 30 days; licenses must be renewed annually by the second Monday in December.

Vrbo is permitted in Alpharetta, GA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Alpharetta are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Alpharetta. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.