Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Hiram, GA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Hiram, GA, but with restrictions. The City of Hiram’s UDO regulates lodging via existing definitions such as bed-and-breakfasts and guest houses. Bed-and-breakfasts require the proprietor to reside on-site and are limited to transient occupancy (max 7 days), while guest houses are accessory structures that are explicitly prohibited from being rented or leased. Most STR-like uses require a Special Use Permit (SUP) or Land Use Permit (LUP) handled by Paulding County. 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.

The City of Hiram’s UDO regulates lodging via existing definitions such as bed-and-breakfasts and guest houses. Bed-and-breakfasts require the proprietor to reside on-site and are limited to transient occupancy (max 7 days), while guest houses are accessory structures that are explicitly prohibited from being rented or leased. Most STR-like uses require a Special Use Permit (SUP) or Land Use Permit (LUP) handled by Paulding County.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Hiram. 1) Determine the applicable lodging use (e.g., Bed and Breakfast) and submit a Special Use Permit (SUP) or Land Use Permit (LUP) application to the Paulding County Planning & Zoning Division. 2) Pay all required application and inspection fees as established by the City Council. 3) Comply with inter-departmental reviews and obtain necessary city business licenses and building permits prior to operation.

1) Determine the applicable lodging use (e.g., Bed and Breakfast) and submit a Special Use Permit (SUP) or Land Use Permit (LUP) application to the Paulding County Planning & Zoning Division. 2) Pay all required application and inspection fees as established by the City Council. 3) Comply with inter-departmental reviews and obtain necessary city business licenses and building permits prior to operation.

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