Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Bogart, GA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Bogart, GA, but with restrictions. STRs are permitted only where specifically allowed under Article 2 of the applicable development code; maximum rental tenancy is 30 days (and, except for AG-zoned properties, a property may not be rented more than once in the same 30-day period). Owner must be the owner of record, reside on-site and be present overnight during guest stays; annual inspection required; one paved off-street parking space per bedroom (9'x19'); limits on trash (max three 65-gallon rolling cans if curbside pickup available); required fire extinguishers and interconnected smoke detectors; owner contact info must be submitted to County planning, Sheriff, fire departments and to property owners within 300 feet; license must be posted and a guest register maintained. 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 permitted only where specifically allowed under Article 2 of the applicable development code; maximum rental tenancy is 30 days (and, except for AG-zoned properties, a property may not be rented more than once in the same 30-day period). Owner must be the owner of record, reside on-site and be present overnight during guest stays; annual inspection required; one paved off-street parking space per bedroom (9'x19'); limits on trash (max three 65-gallon rolling cans if curbside pickup available); required fire extinguishers and interconnected smoke detectors; owner contact info must be submitted to County planning, Sheriff, fire departments and to property owners within 300 feet; license must be posted and a guest register maintained.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Bogart. 1) Complete and submit the Oconee County Short-Term Rental Application to the Planning & Code Enforcement Department with required attachments (floor plans, site plan showing parking, photos of principal views, copy of warranty deed, notarized owner acknowledgement) and pay the application fee set by the Board of Commissioners; 2) Undergo the required annual inspection (inspection must be completed prior to license issuance); 3) Receive an annual Short-Term Rental License issued with the Occupational Tax Certificate (licenses are annual, non-transferable, terminate on change of ownership, and must be re-applied for each calendar year).

1) Complete and submit the Oconee County Short-Term Rental Application to the Planning & Code Enforcement Department with required attachments (floor plans, site plan showing parking, photos of principal views, copy of warranty deed, notarized owner acknowledgement) and pay the application fee set by the Board of Commissioners; 2) Undergo the required annual inspection (inspection must be completed prior to license issuance); 3) Receive an annual Short-Term Rental License issued with the Occupational Tax Certificate (licenses are annual, non-transferable, terminate on change of ownership, and must be re-applied for each calendar year).

Vrbo is permitted in Bogart, 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 Bogart 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 Bogart. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.