Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Clayton, GA

Short-term rentals are permitted within the City of Clayton only when licensed and operated in compliance with the City’s Short-Term Rental Ordinance. Key constraints: occupancy limited by a “bedroom occupancy standard” (50 sq ft per occupant) plus two additional persons per unit, daytime guest cap (no more than 30 persons total), quiet hours 10:00 pm–7:00 am, 2 vehicles per bedroom parking limit (unless additional space exists), required 24/7 local contact within 25 miles, posted notice and emergency-evacuation diagram, and annual fire and life-safety inspection and compliance with NFPA and State fire codes.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Clayton. 1) Submit the City’s occupational license application for short-term rental on the form specified by the City including street address and parcel, ownership info, local 24/7 contact, number of bedrooms/square footage, and a Code Compliance Verification Form executed by the Zoning Administrator; include any required health department approval form and pay the non-refundable permit fee set by City Council. 2) Obtain and pass the required annual fire and life-safety inspection and post the required notice, emergency-evacuation diagram, and 24/7 contact information in the unit. 3) Report and remit required excise fees monthly (by the 20th of the following month) and renew the occupational short-term rental license annually; licenses are non-transferable.

1) Submit the City’s occupational license application for short-term rental on the form specified by the City including street address and parcel, ownership info, local 24/7 contact, number of bedrooms/square footage, and a Code Compliance Verification Form executed by the Zoning Administrator; include any required health department approval form and pay the non-refundable permit fee set by City Council. 2) Obtain and pass the required annual fire and life-safety inspection and post the required notice, emergency-evacuation diagram, and 24/7 contact information in the unit. 3) Report and remit required excise fees monthly (by the 20th of the following month) and renew the occupational short-term rental license annually; licenses are non-transferable.