Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Suwanee, GA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Suwanee, GA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals in Suwanee (subject to Gwinnett County jurisdiction) are permitted only under Gwinnett County Unified Development Ordinance conditional-use standards: no exterior evidence the home is used as an STR; parking limited to hard surfaces (not in right-of-way); occupancy limited to no more than two adults per bedroom; property owner/manager contact information must be posted on the premises. 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 in Suwanee (subject to Gwinnett County jurisdiction) are permitted only under Gwinnett County Unified Development Ordinance conditional-use standards: no exterior evidence the home is used as an STR; parking limited to hard surfaces (not in right-of-way); occupancy limited to no more than two adults per bedroom; property owner/manager contact information must be posted on the premises.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Suwanee. 1) Confirm whether the property is subject to Gwinnett County UDO conditional-use requirements for short-term rentals and prepare application materials. 2) Submit the required application through Gwinnett County’s permitting portal (Accela: https://aca-prod.accela.com/gwinnett/welcome.aspx) or contact Planning & Development. 3) If approved, operate in compliance with UDO conditions (no exterior advertising, parking on hard surfaces, occupancy limits, maintain posted owner/manager contact).

1) Confirm whether the property is subject to Gwinnett County UDO conditional-use requirements for short-term rentals and prepare application materials. 2) Submit the required application through Gwinnett County’s permitting portal (Accela: https://aca-prod.accela.com/gwinnett/welcome.aspx) or contact Planning & Development. 3) If approved, operate in compliance with UDO conditions (no exterior advertising, parking on hard surfaces, occupancy limits, maintain posted owner/manager contact).

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