Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Dunwoody, GA

No — Airbnb-style short-term rentals are not allowed in Dunwoody, GA. Short-term rentals of less than 30 days are prohibited in all single-family and multi-family residences. Residential tenancy must be arranged on a month-to-month or longer basis. 'Party houses' used for commercial events are also forbidden, and any commercial party requires a special event permit and must be held at a special events facility. The ban applies to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.), not just Airbnb. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals of less than 30 days are prohibited in all single-family and multi-family residences. Residential tenancy must be arranged on a month-to-month or longer basis. 'Party houses' used for commercial events are also forbidden, and any commercial party requires a special event permit and must be held at a special events facility.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Dunwoody.

No. Because Dunwoody, GA prohibits this type of short-term rental, the ban covers Vrbo just as it covers Airbnb and Booking.com — switching platforms does not change the legal status. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.