Rental Property Rules in Barrow County, GA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Barrow County, Georgia.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Barrow County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Repairs & Habitability
Unincorporated Barrow County requires every permitted short-term rental to keep a working emergency escape window or door in each bedroom, a charged fire extinguisher on every floor, and a working sewer connection or septic system sized for the approved bedroom count. The county has no separate habitability code for ordinary long-term rentals; these standards apply specifically to short-term rental permits.
Barrow County STR Safety and Sanitation Rules
Some RestrictionsBarrow County Code § 26-155(c)(3), (4), (6)
(3)Every bedroom shall have at least one operable window or door for emergency escape or rescue that opens directly to the exterior of the residential dwelling unit. The emergency door or window shall be operable from the inside to provide a full, clear opening without the use of separate tools.(4)Each floor of the short-term rental shall be equipped with a portable minimum five-pound ABC fire ...
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