Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Hart County, GA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Hart County, GA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are allowed in unincorporated Hart County subject to annual licensing and occupancy limits. Operators must provide a local contact person, post the license and ordinance notice at the rental, and comply with state hotel/motel regulations if occupancy exceeds 10 persons. 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 rentals are allowed in unincorporated Hart County subject to annual licensing and occupancy limits. Operators must provide a local contact person, post the license and ordinance notice at the rental, and comply with state hotel/motel regulations if occupancy exceeds 10 persons.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Hart County. 1. Submit a completed Short Term Rental Business License Application to the Hart County Permit Office (800 Chandler St, Hartwell, GA) including owner/agent info and occupancy details. 2. Register for the Hart County Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and remit the 5% tax monthly. 3. Post the required ordinance notice and a copy of the license at the rental property.

1. Submit a completed Short Term Rental Business License Application to the Hart County Permit Office (800 Chandler St, Hartwell, GA) including owner/agent info and occupancy details. 2. Register for the Hart County Hotel/Motel Excise Tax and remit the 5% tax monthly. 3. Post the required ordinance notice and a copy of the license at the rental property.

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