Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Talking Rock, GA

Pickens County requires STR operators to register as a business and obtain a county business license; operators must complete a fire safety inspection form and remit county hotel/motel tax monthly; no town-specific zoning or occupancy limits for STRs were found on the Town of Talking Rock official site or town code during this search (therefore county business-license and tax rules apply).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Talking Rock. 1) Register business with Pickens County Tax Assessor (in person at 1266 E. Church St., Suite 121) and complete the business personal property tax return required before licensing. 2) Apply in person for a Business License at Pickens County Planning & Development (1266 E. Church St., Suite 136) bringing page one of the New Business License Application, the Fire Safety Inspection Form, the Tax Assessor’s 'received' copy of the personal property tax return, valid ID, and $100 (most payment forms). 3) Remit monthly Hotel/Motel Tax returns to the County Clerk’s Office by the 20th of the month following reporting; renew business license annually (July 1–June 30).

1) Register business with Pickens County Tax Assessor (in person at 1266 E. Church St., Suite 121) and complete the business personal property tax return required before licensing. 2) Apply in person for a Business License at Pickens County Planning & Development (1266 E. Church St., Suite 136) bringing page one of the New Business License Application, the Fire Safety Inspection Form, the Tax Assessor’s 'received' copy of the personal property tax return, valid ID, and $100 (most payment forms). 3) Remit monthly Hotel/Motel Tax returns to the County Clerk’s Office by the 20th of the month following reporting; renew business license annually (July 1–June 30).