Occupancy Limits: Alpharetta vs Atlanta
How do occupancy limits rules compare between Alpharetta, GA and Atlanta, GA?
Alpharetta and Atlanta have similar restriction levels.
Alpharetta, GA
Fulton County
Atlanta caps STR occupancy at 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional persons. South Fulton uses similar bedroom-based caps under its STR permit. Sandy Springs follows Georgia state building-code occupancy.
View full Alpharetta rules →Atlanta, GA
Fulton County
Atlanta caps short-term rental occupancy at two adults per bedroom, plus two additional guests, not to exceed the building code maximum. Parties and events exceeding the cap are explicitly prohibited.
View full Atlanta rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Alpharetta | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta formula | 2/bedroom + 2 | - |
| 3-bed example | 8 max | - |
| Unrelated cap (county) | 4 in R-zones | - |
| Adults Per Bedroom | - | 2 |
| Additional Guests | - | +2 |
| Posted Info Required | - | Yes |
| Event Use | - | Prohibited |
| Max Fine | - | $500 per offense |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Alpharetta FAQ
Can I host 15 people in a 5-bedroom Atlanta STR?
No — Atlanta caps at 2/bed + 2 = 12 max for a 5-bedroom.
Do infants count?
Atlanta excludes children under 2 from the occupancy count.
Atlanta FAQ
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