Atlanta requires short-term rental properties (stays of less than 30 days) to register and obtain a Short-Term Rental License under Ordinance 18-O-1376 and City Code Chapter 30 (Businesses). Long-term rental properties do not require a specific rental registration with the city, but landlords must obtain a business license if operating rental properties as a business.
Short-term rental operators must apply for a Short-Term Rental License through the City of Atlanta Office of Buildings and pay an annual license fee. Operators must provide proof of property ownership or written authorization from the property owner, evidence of homeowner's insurance, and consent to safety inspections. The license requires compliance with fire safety, occupancy limits, and noise standards. Properties must maintain a local contact person available 24/7. Long-term rentals require a standard business tax certificate if the landlord operates as a business. All rental properties must comply with the Atlanta Housing Code for minimum habitability standards.
Operating a short-term rental without a license can result in fines of $500 to $1,000 per day. The city has increased enforcement of unregistered short-term rentals. Long-term landlords operating without a required business license may face tax penalties. Housing code violations in rental properties can result in daily fines and condemnation orders.
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