https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/georgia/atlanta/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for Atlanta, GA. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/georgia/atlanta/ Atlanta's Department of City Planning has conducted enforcement campaigns targeting Airbnb and Vrbo listings operating without a valid STR license. The city works with platforms to obtain data on non-licensed listings and issues cease-and-desist notices with fines up to $1,000 per day for non-compliant operators. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT georgia-atlanta-2024-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/georgia/atlanta/ Atlanta requires annual STR license renewal, which includes re-verification of the operator's primary residence status. Operators who have moved or no longer occupy the property as their primary home are not eligible for renewal, and their license is revoked. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT georgia-atlanta-2023-11-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/georgia/atlanta/ Atlanta's short-term rental ordinance requires all vacation rental operators to hold a city STR license, which is available only to Atlanta residents operating from their primary home. Investment properties and absentee-owned vacation rentals are not eligible for licensing. The ordinance was passed in 2021 and fully implemented after a compliance grace period. Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT georgia-atlanta-2021-11-01