Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Fayette County, GA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Fayette County, GA, but with restrictions. Tourist accommodations (stays of 30 consecutive days or less) are permitted only with a Tourist Accommodation permit and are limited to bedrooms in a residence (detached structures/RVs are not permitted). Fayette County Environmental Health determines authorized bedrooms; county ordinance limits occupancy to no more than two adult guests per guestroom (A‑R bed & breakfast exception), prohibits food service (except certain A‑R B&Bs), requires a posted permit and a 24/7 local contact, and forbids special events/private functions. 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.

Tourist accommodations (stays of 30 consecutive days or less) are permitted only with a Tourist Accommodation permit and are limited to bedrooms in a residence (detached structures/RVs are not permitted). Fayette County Environmental Health determines authorized bedrooms; county ordinance limits occupancy to no more than two adult guests per guestroom (A‑R bed & breakfast exception), prohibits food service (except certain A‑R B&Bs), requires a posted permit and a 24/7 local contact, and forbids special events/private functions.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Fayette County. 1) Obtain an approved Occupational Tax Certificate (OTC) first; 2) Apply for the Tourist Accommodation Permit through Fayette County’s SagesGov portal (upload required documents, consent to criminal background check and fingerprints when required), and pay the application fee; 3) After intake/approval by the Marshal/Code Enforcement, pay the annual permit fee and pass any required inspections; permit expires December 31 and must be renewed annually. (Fees stated by county: $75 application fee, $250 annual permit fee, $44.25 background check fee.)

1) Obtain an approved Occupational Tax Certificate (OTC) first; 2) Apply for the Tourist Accommodation Permit through Fayette County’s SagesGov portal (upload required documents, consent to criminal background check and fingerprints when required), and pay the application fee; 3) After intake/approval by the Marshal/Code Enforcement, pay the annual permit fee and pass any required inspections; permit expires December 31 and must be renewed annually. (Fees stated by county: $75 application fee, $250 annual permit fee, $44.25 background check fee.)

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