Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Forsyth County, GA

STRs are restricted to A1 and Ag-Res zoning with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Requirements include a 24/7 local contact responding within 3 hours, maximum occupancy and vehicle limits, life-safety compliance, and septic/sewer capacity verification. Advertising must display the county license number and noise/occupancy rules.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Forsyth County. 1. Obtain a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for A1 or Ag-Res zoning. 2. Submit the Short-term Rental License Application ($250 fee) and the Business License Application to the Business License Division with required documents (ownership info, local contact, life-safety verification, and septic/sewer documentation). 3. Receive approval from the Business License Manager within 30 days; licenses must be renewed annually by the second Monday in December.

1. Obtain a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for A1 or Ag-Res zoning. 2. Submit the Short-term Rental License Application ($250 fee) and the Business License Application to the Business License Division with required documents (ownership info, local contact, life-safety verification, and septic/sewer documentation). 3. Receive approval from the Business License Manager within 30 days; licenses must be renewed annually by the second Monday in December.