Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Floyd County, GA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Floyd County, GA, but with restrictions. Short-term vacation rentals are governed as lodging uses (e.g., Bed and Breakfast Inn, Guest House, Rooming/Boarding House) under the Rome-Floyd Unified Land Development Code and are allowed only where those specific uses are permitted in the applicable zoning district; overlay districts (e.g., River Corridor, South Rome Redevelopment) impose additional design and review requirements. Operations are subject to development/building permits, certificate of occupancy requirements, and Health Department certification where food service is provided. 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 vacation rentals are governed as lodging uses (e.g., Bed and Breakfast Inn, Guest House, Rooming/Boarding House) under the Rome-Floyd Unified Land Development Code and are allowed only where those specific uses are permitted in the applicable zoning district; overlay districts (e.g., River Corridor, South Rome Redevelopment) impose additional design and review requirements. Operations are subject to development/building permits, certificate of occupancy requirements, and Health Department certification where food service is provided.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Floyd County. 1) Confirm the property’s zoning and allowed uses with the Rome-Floyd Planning Department (check Official Zoning Map and ULDC permitted-uses tables). 2) Submit required application(s) to the Planning/Building Department (Development Permit and/or Special Use Permit as required) including site plan and elevations per ULDC Article 2; obtain building permit(s) and pass inspections. 3) Obtain Certificate of Occupancy and any required Health Department certification (if lodging/food service); pay applicable fees as required by permitting departments.

1) Confirm the property’s zoning and allowed uses with the Rome-Floyd Planning Department (check Official Zoning Map and ULDC permitted-uses tables). 2) Submit required application(s) to the Planning/Building Department (Development Permit and/or Special Use Permit as required) including site plan and elevations per ULDC Article 2; obtain building permit(s) and pass inspections. 3) Obtain Certificate of Occupancy and any required Health Department certification (if lodging/food service); pay applicable fees as required by permitting departments.

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