Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Murray County, GA

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Murray County, GA because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No county- or city-level short-term/vacation rental ordinance or permitting guidance was found on Murray County's official code (Municode) or the County’s Land Use/Planning pages; likewise the City of Chatsworth’s official code pages contain no explicit STR/vacation-rental provisions. No local zoning, occupancy, owner-occupancy, nightly-stay minimums, or host-presence rules were found in official local sources. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No county- or city-level short-term/vacation rental ordinance or permitting guidance was found on Murray County's official code (Municode) or the County’s Land Use/Planning pages; likewise the City of Chatsworth’s official code pages contain no explicit STR/vacation-rental provisions. No local zoning, occupancy, owner-occupancy, nightly-stay minimums, or host-presence rules were found in official local sources.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Murray County, GA for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Murray 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 Murray County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.