Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Floyd County, GA

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.