Short-Term Rentals in Troup County, GA (2026)

8 rules for unincorporated Troup County, Georgia.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Troup County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Short-Term Rental Permits

Renting out a house short-term anywhere in unincorporated Troup County requires a special-use permit first. The Unified Development Ordinance bars STR operation, and even advertising a rental, without a valid permit, and caps the county at no more than 12 new STR permits issued per calendar year.

Short-Term Rental Permit Required in Troup County

Significant Restrictions

Troup County Unified Development Ordinance, Appendix B § 7.6(15)(b), (d)(2)

(b)Permitting. Short-term rentals of dwellings within any zoning district are strictly prohibited without a valid permit. It shall be a violation of this section for any person to conduct STR operations without a permit and a violation for any person to assist, permit, or promote unpermitted STR operations. ... (2)The total number of STR permits issued annually shall not exceed 12 per calendar ...

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Noise Rules

Every Troup County short-term rental must post house policies setting quiet hours from dusk to dawn and banning amplified sound audible past the property line, posted in each guest bedroom.

Troup County STR Quiet Hours and Noise Rules

Some Restrictions

Troup County Unified Development Ordinance, Appendix B § 7.6(15)(d)([11])(iv)a-b

Quiet hours shall be maintained from dusk to dawn during which noise within or outside the short-term rental dwelling shall not disturb anyone on a neighboring property. ... Amplified sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries of the short-term rental dwelling is prohibited.

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Taxes & Fees

Short-term rental owners in unincorporated Troup County must pay every state and county tax that applies to the rental, including the hotel-motel or occupation tax. The Unified Development Ordinance treats a missed or late tax payment, including any interest or penalty owed on it, as its own violation of the STR permit.

Troup County Short-Term Rental Tax Requirement

Some Restrictions

Troup County Unified Development Ordinance, Appendix B § 7.6(15)(d)(7)

(7)The owner-applicant shall pay any and all applicable state and county taxes. Any taxes owed to the county as a result of any hotel motel tax or occupation tax shall be paid to the county clerk and any failure to remit the same when due or pay any interest or penalty due thereon, shall also be a violation of this Section.

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Short-Term Rental Parking Rules

Troup County requires every short-term rental to dedicate at least one parking space for guests, approved by the Roads and Engineering Department, and bars parking in the right-of-way.

Troup County STR Guest Parking Rules

Some Restrictions

Troup County Unified Development Ordinance, Appendix B § 7.6(15)(d)([11])(iv)c; § 7.6(15)(e)(6)

Must designate the appropriate parking for guests, approved by the Troup County Roads and Engineering Department. ... A minimum of one parking space must be dedicated to STR use, and all parking must adhere to zoning regulations and any conditions of the Roads and Engineering Department.

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Occupancy Limits

Troup County limits how many people can stay overnight in a short-term rental in the unincorporated area. The Unified Development Ordinance caps STR bedrooms at four and sets maximum overnight guests at twice the bedroom count plus two people, topping out at ten occupants, unless the Fire Marshal orders a lower limit after inspecting the dwelling.

Troup County Short-Term Rental Occupancy Caps

Some Restrictions

Troup County Unified Development Ordinance, Appendix B § 7.6(15)(e)(2)

(2)Unless lower occupational limits are required by the Fire Marshal after inspection of the dwelling unit, the maximum number of bedrooms used for short-term rental use in the short-term rental dwelling shall be no greater than four. The total number of guests staying in the short-term rental dwelling at any one time shall be no greater than two times the number of bedrooms plus two persons, u...

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Night Caps

Unincorporated Troup County caps rental nights by STR classification: 175 days a year for Owner-Occupied rentals and just 92 days a year for Non-Owner-Occupied rentals.

Troup County STR Annual Night Caps

Significant Restrictions

Troup County Unified Development Ordinance, Appendix B § 7.6(15)(d)(10)(i)-(ii)

These rentals permit occupancy for up to 175 days each year, mandating the continuous presence of the owner during any rental periods of the property. ... Occupancy for these rentals is limited to 92 days per year, adhering to the parameters defined for short-term rentals.

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Host Presence Rule

In unincorporated Troup County, an Owner-Occupied short-term rental permit requires the property owner to be continuously present on-site during every rental period, not just to hold title to the home.

Troup County STR Owner Presence Rule

Significant Restrictions

Troup County Unified Development Ordinance, Appendix B § 7.6(15)(d)(10)(i)

These rentals permit occupancy for up to 175 days each year, mandating the continuous presence of the owner during any rental periods of the property.

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Primary-Residence-Only Rule

To qualify as an Owner-Occupied short-term rental in unincorporated Troup County, the owner must permanently reside on the property 365 days a year as their full-time residence.

Troup County Owner-Occupied STR Residency Rule

Significant Restrictions

Troup County Unified Development Ordinance, Appendix B § 7.6(15)(d)(10)(i)

Owner-occupied Short-Term Rentals necessitate a full-time residency, requiring the property owner to permanently reside on-site for a minimum of 365 days annually.

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