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

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

STR noise rule
General ordinance § 46-62
Night limit
Audible at 50 feet
Hours
10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Enforcement
Marshal's Bureau, Sheriff

Summary

Paulding County sets no STR-specific noise rules, so short-term rental guests follow the same county noise ordinance as everyone else: Code § 46-62 bars sound plainly audible 50 feet away between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Paulding County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

The operation of the set, instrument, phonograph, or other machine or device, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 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.

Source: Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.)View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 35).

Full Breakdown

Because Paulding County has no short-term rental ordinance, guest noise is governed by the general noise controls in Chapter 46, Article III. A radio, speaker, or instrument plainly audible 50 feet away between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. is a prima facie violation under § 46-62(1), and yelling or singing that disturbs a residence in those hours is barred under § 46-62(3). With no STR permit to revoke, enforcement runs against the guest or host directly through Marshal's Bureau or Sheriff citations. A signed complaint and a recording are typically needed. Dallas and Hiram apply their own noise codes to rentals inside the cities.

Violations & Fines

Guest noise breaching § 46-62 is cited by the Marshal's Bureau or Sheriff to magistrate, state, or superior court. There is no STR license to suspend, so penalties fall on the responsible individual.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there special noise rules for Paulding County rentals?
No. With no STR ordinance, guests follow the general county noise controls in § 46-62: nothing plainly audible 50 feet away between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. Dallas and Hiram regulate separately.
Can a noisy guest cost me my rental permit?
Paulding County issues no STR permit, so there is none to lose. But guests and hosts can be cited directly under the county noise ordinance, and repeat problems invite complaints and civil claims.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Paulding County

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