Alpharetta, GA Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)

Section 10-435(a)(1)g of the Alpharetta Code of Ordinances requires every short-term rental to post a clearly visible, legible notice on or near the front door stating the times quiet hours are observed under the city's noise regulations, along with a statement warning occupants that failing to comply with those noise rules is itself a violation of the short-term rental article. The owner or local contact person must also use best efforts under Sec. 10-434(c)(8) to keep occupants and guests from violating the noise regulations, by notifying them of the rules and responding when told a violation is occurring, though the ordinance does not require the local contact person to act as a peace officer or place themselves at risk.

Any noise violation by a guest is treated as a violation under the short-term rental article itself, not merely the underlying noise ordinance. Section 10-436(d)(1) lists a finding that the rental, its owner, local contact person, responsible person, or occupants violated the noise regulations as an express ground for suspending or revoking the short-term rental license, on top of whatever citation and prosecution the noise violation draws on its own. Before applying for a license, the responsible person renting the property must give written confirmation that they understand the city's noise regulations and agree to be legally responsible for guests' compliance with them, per Sec. 10-434(c)(6)c.