Rental Property Rules in Forsyth County, GA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Forsyth County, Georgia.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Forsyth County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Repairs & Habitability
Forsyth County's only rental-habitability rule applies to licensed short-term rentals: every bedroom and its escape route must meet the safety codes in force when the certificate of occupancy issued, each floor needs a charged fire extinguisher, pools must meet the current pool and spa code, and a visible house number is mandatory.
Forsyth County STR Life-Safety Standards
Some RestrictionsForsyth County, GA, Code of Ordinances § 22-268(d)(1), (4)-(6)
(d)Life safety and sanitation:(1)All designated bedrooms, including egress from all bedrooms, shall comply with all applicable safety codes as were in effect on the date the short-term rental was issued a certificate of occupancy. ... (4)Each floor of the short-term rental shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher that is fully charged, not past expiration date, and that meets all National Fir...
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