6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Cobb County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Cobb County STR ordinance (eff. Jan 1, 2023) — $55 annual STR certificate required; local agent required; 1 person per 390 sq ft; 1 parking space per bedroom + 1 extra; neighbor notification required; 1 certificate per dwelling unit.
Cobb County STR certificate must display noise rules on premises. Guests must comply with Ch. 50 noise ordinance — 70 dB daytime / 65 dB nighttime / quiet hours 11 PM–7 AM. Host responsible for guest compliance.
Cobb County STR operators owe Hotel-Motel Excise Tax. GA state hotel tax 4% + $5/night fee applies. County collects excise tax per GA Code §48-13-50+. Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect most taxes. Annual $55 certificate fee.
Cobb County STR ordinance — 1 off-street parking space per bedroom + 1 additional required. Must be per zoning ordinance standards. Max vehicles must be posted on premises. No grass/unpaved surface parking.
Cobb County limits short-term rental occupancy under the STR ordinance. Occupancy caps typically 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional, not to exceed 12 total. Exceeding limits is grounds for permit revocation.
Cobb County requires short-term rental operators to maintain liability insurance of at least $1,000,000. Proof of insurance required at initial permit application and annual renewal under Cobb Code Chapter 106.
4 cities in Cobb County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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