Short-Term Rental Regulations
in St. Simons Is, GA

Airbnb listings are allowed in St. Simons Is, GA, but with restrictions. Glynn County’s ordinance applies to short-term rentals in unincorporated areas (excluding Jekyll Island) for stays under 30 days. Requirements include meeting safety codes, posting tax certificates and local contact info inside units, occupancy caps (max 15 persons total), designated parking, and weekly trash service. 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.

Glynn County’s ordinance applies to short-term rentals in unincorporated areas (excluding Jekyll Island) for stays under 30 days. Requirements include meeting safety codes, posting tax certificates and local contact info inside units, occupancy caps (max 15 persons total), designated parking, and weekly trash service.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in St. Simons Is. 1) Submit an application for an Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate via the OpenGov/MUNIRevs portal. 2) Pay the initial certificate fee ($150 standard) and provide owner, parcel, and local contact info. 3) Renew annually by the second Monday in December and pay a $100 renewal fee.

1) Submit an application for an Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate via the OpenGov/MUNIRevs portal. 2) Pay the initial certificate fee ($150 standard) and provide owner, parcel, and local contact info. 3) Renew annually by the second Monday in December and pay a $100 renewal fee.

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