Forsyth County, GA Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Noise rule
- County ordinance § 34-153
- Night limit
- Audible at 50 feet
- Host liable
- For guest violations
- Penalty
- Suspension or revocation
Summary
Forsyth County short-term rental guests must obey the county noise ordinance, Code Chapter 34, Article IV. Under Ordinance No. 129, guest noise violations count against the STR license and can trigger suspension or revocation.
No person shall permit, operate or cause any source of sound to create a sound level in a residential zone or within any residential building during the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. in excess of 70 dB(A) or ten dB(A) above ambient levels (whichever is more), when measured at or outside the property boundary. The operation of a radio, phonograph, or other machine or device between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in such a manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet from the building, structure, or vehicle in which it is located shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this paragraph.
Full Breakdown
A licensed Forsyth County short-term rental and its guests are bound by the same noise ordinance as any resident: § 34-153 caps residential sound at 70 dB(A) by day and bars sound plainly audible 50 feet away between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Ordinance No. 129 makes the owner and local contact responsible for guest conduct, so verified noise violations are attributed to the STR and can lead to license suspension or revocation. The required local contact must respond to the property within three hours. Lake Lanier party rentals draw the most complaints.
Violations & Fines
Guest noise breaching § 34-153 is enforced by the Sheriff's Office and counts as an STR violation under Ordinance No. 129, exposing the owner to citation, fines, and suspension or revocation of the short-term rental license.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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