Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Clayton County, GA

Short-term rentals must be owner-occupied and cannot be conducted within a rental or leased property. Units are limited to owned houses, condominiums, or townhomes; all parking must be accommodated on the same lot, and the County Noise Ordinance must be posted inside the unit.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Clayton County. 1. Submit a Short-Term Rental Unit application and supplemental form to the Business License office. 2. Obtain Zoning Administrator approval and verification from the Tax Commissioner (address must match driver's license and deed). 3. Pass mandatory inspections by the Fire Marshal and Building Official before the one-year license is issued.

1. Submit a Short-Term Rental Unit application and supplemental form to the Business License office. 2. Obtain Zoning Administrator approval and verification from the Tax Commissioner (address must match driver's license and deed). 3. Pass mandatory inspections by the Fire Marshal and Building Official before the one-year license is issued.