Occupancy Limits: Kennesaw vs Smyrna

How many guests can stay in a Kennesaw short-term rental?

The ordinance limits each STR to five guest rooms with one off-street parking spot per guest room. The STR must be in a single-family residentially zoned area and operated as the owner's primary residence in bed-and-breakfast style.

When did Kennesaw's STR ordinance take effect?

The Mayor and Council adopted Chapter 22, Article XIII in July 2025, and the Business License Office began accepting applications on October 1, 2025. Pre-existing operators had a 90-day window to register and are exempt from the buffer and citywide cap.

How many STR licenses are available in Kennesaw?

The Business License Division issues a maximum of 150 short-term rental licenses citywide on a first-come, first-served basis. No single owner may hold more than two licenses, and there must be at least 250 feet between any two licensed STR properties.

How many guests can I host at a Smyrna short-term rental?

Smyrna Code Ch. 22, Art. XI caps STR occupancy at two persons per bedroom plus three additional persons. A 2-bedroom unit can host up to 7 guests; a 3-bedroom unit can host up to 9. The maximum must be posted on your STR application and listing.

Is there a limit on how many days I can rent my Smyrna home short-term?

Non-owner-occupied single-family STRs are limited to 180 rental days per calendar year. Owner-occupied homes have no day cap. Bookings longer than 30 consecutive days are not 'short-term' under the ordinance and don't count toward the 180-day total.