https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/georgia/blue-ridge/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for Blue Ridge, GA. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/georgia/blue-ridge/ Fannin County has identified septic system capacity as a key constraint on STR growth in rural mountain areas. New STR permit applications in unincorporated areas must include documentation of septic system capacity relative to the listed maximum occupancy. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT georgia-blue-ridge-2024-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/georgia/blue-ridge/ Fannin County is developing a registration program for vacation rental properties in unincorporated areas — where most Blue Ridge area cabins are located — requiring safety inspections, local contact designations, and occupancy tax registration. The program is being phased in as administrative capacity develops. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT georgia-blue-ridge-2024-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/georgia/blue-ridge/ The City of Blue Ridge requires vacation rental operators within city limits to obtain a business license and register for applicable city and county occupancy taxes. Most Blue Ridge area STRs are outside city limits in unincorporated Fannin County. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT georgia-blue-ridge-2023-06-01