Atlanta operates a Rental Housing Registration program under Code §54-46. Sandy Springs and South Fulton also require rental registration. Unincorporated Fulton has no rental registry.
Atlanta's Vacant Property and Rental Property Registry under Code §54-46 requires annual registration of rental properties ($250 fee) with the Department of City Planning, identification of a 24/7 local manager, and proof of certificate of occupancy. South Fulton tracks rentals through code enforcement. Unincorporated Fulton County does not currently require rental registration but enforces general property-maintenance codes.
Atlanta: civil fine $500-$2,500 per non-registered unit; possible permit-denial cascade for owners.
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