Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Troup County, GA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Troup County, GA, but with restrictions. STRs are limited to detached single-family dwellings owned for at least 3 years. Non-owner occupied units are capped at 92 days per year, while owner-occupied units (365-day residency required) are capped at 175 days. A 2,640-foot radial separation is required between units, and there is an annual cap of 12 new permits county-wide. 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.

STRs are limited to detached single-family dwellings owned for at least 3 years. Non-owner occupied units are capped at 92 days per year, while owner-occupied units (365-day residency required) are capped at 175 days. A 2,640-foot radial separation is required between units, and there is an annual cap of 12 new permits county-wide.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Troup County. 1) Submit a Special Use Short Term Rental application ($500 fee) with a site plan to Community Development for review by the Board of Zoning Appeals and Board of Commissioners. 2) Upon approval, obtain an Occupational Tax Certificate/Business License. 3) Pass required Fire Marshal and Building Official inspections before final license issuance.

1) Submit a Special Use Short Term Rental application ($500 fee) with a site plan to Community Development for review by the Board of Zoning Appeals and Board of Commissioners. 2) Upon approval, obtain an Occupational Tax Certificate/Business License. 3) Pass required Fire Marshal and Building Official inspections before final license issuance.

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