Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Clayton, GA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Clayton, GA, but with restrictions. 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. 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.

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.

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