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Short-Term Rentals in Smyrna, GA (2026)

6 verified short-term rentals rules for Smyrna, Georgia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Permit Requirements

Smyrna Code Ch. 22, Art. XI — STR license AND occupational tax certificate required. Background check required. Proof of liability insurance, code compliance form, and local agent designation mandatory.

Smyrna Short-Term Rental Permit Requirements

Heavy Restrictions

Noise Rules

STR guests in Smyrna must comply with Ch. 46 general noise ordinance — quiet hours 10 PM–7 AM. STR license holder is responsible for guest compliance. Violations may jeopardize STR license.

Smyrna STR Noise Rules

Some Restrictions

Taxes & Fees

Smyrna STR operators must remit hotel-motel occupancy taxes. Georgia state hotel-motel tax 4% + $5/night fee applies. Occupational Tax Certificate fee required. Airbnb/VRBO collect and remit most taxes automatically.

Smyrna STR Taxes & Fees

Some Restrictions

Parking Rules

Smyrna STR ordinance (Ch. 22, Art. XI) requires adequate off-street parking. All vehicles must park on approved surfaces. No overflow parking on grass or right-of-way.

Smyrna STR Parking Rules

Some Restrictions

Occupancy Limits

Smyrna's Short-Term Rental Ordinance (Code Ch. 22, Art. XI) limits STR occupancy to two people per bedroom plus three additional people. Non-owner-occupied STRs in single-family zoning are also capped at 180 days of rental per calendar year (stays over 30 days don't count toward the cap).

STR Occupancy Limits in Smyrna

Some Restrictions

Insurance Requirements

Smyrna requires proof of liability insurance as part of the Short-Term Rental License application under Code Ch. 22, Art. XI. The ordinance mandates the insurance documentation but does not specify a fixed minimum dollar amount in the published application materials - applicants should confirm the current required limit with the Smyrna Business License Division.

STR Insurance Requirements in Smyrna

Some Restrictions

Looking for Cobb County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Smyrna city rules.

Short-Term Rentals in Cobb County