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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Union County, GA

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

STRs are regulated and allowed in Unincorporated Union County under a county STR ordinance; total STR licenses limited to no more than 5% of housing units as reported by the Tax Assessor; properties with multiple STR units owned by same owner are treated as Tourist Accommodations and are regulated by the Georgia Department of Public Health (not required to obtain a Union County STR license but must register for county STR excise taxes). Inspections by the Code Enforcement Officer may be required and licenses are approved by the County Commission.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Complete the STR license application via the Union County Online STR Tax Collection System (unioncounty.munirevs.com). 2) County Code Enforcement may schedule an inspection for compliance; STR licenses are approved at scheduled Union County Commission meetings. 3) Register/report monthly excise taxes using the county online tax collection system; Tourist Accommodations follow state permitting if applicable.

Official Resources

Official Union County STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Union County, GA?
STRs are regulated and allowed in Unincorporated Union County under a county STR ordinance; total STR licenses limited to no more than 5% of housing units as reported by the Tax Assessor; properties with multiple STR units owned by same owner are treated as Tourist Accommodations and are regulated by the Georgia Department of Public Health (not required to obtain a Union County STR license but must register for county STR excise taxes). Inspections by the Code Enforcement Officer may be required and licenses are approved by the County Commission.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Union County?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Union County. 1) Complete the STR license application via the Union County Online STR Tax Collection System (unioncounty.munirevs.com). 2) County Code Enforcement may schedule an inspection for compliance; STR licenses are approved at scheduled Union County Commission meetings. 3) Register/report monthly excise taxes using the county online tax collection system; Tourist Accommodations follow state permitting if applicable.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Union County?
1) Complete the STR license application via the Union County Online STR Tax Collection System (unioncounty.munirevs.com). 2) County Code Enforcement may schedule an inspection for compliance; STR licenses are approved at scheduled Union County Commission meetings. 3) Register/report monthly excise taxes using the county online tax collection system; Tourist Accommodations follow state permitting if applicable.

Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction