Acworth caps overnight occupancy at two people per bedroom under Section 73-7.8.4 of the city zoning ordinance, and only one rental agreement is allowed per structure at a time. Single-room rentals (basement apartments, attic lofts, attached suites) are not permitted; the entire dwelling must be included in the listing.
The City of Acworth Short-Term Rental Occupational Tax Application, administered by the Customer Service Department Business License Division, implements Section 73-7.8.4 of Chapter 73 (Zoning) of the Acworth Code of Ordinances. Operators must register the property, list total bedrooms, and certify a maximum occupancy calculated as two people per bedroom. The application explicitly prohibits single-room rentals such as basement apartments, attic lofts, or attached suites; the entire structure must be offered as one unit. Only one short-term rental agreement is allowed per structure at any given time, ruling out splitting a home into multiple simultaneous bookings. A registered agent or operator who can respond to complaints 24/7 must primarily reside in Cobb, Cherokee, Bartow, or Paulding County. Operators apply through the Business License Division (770-917-8903); zoning questions go to the Development Department (770-974-2032).
Exceeding two guests per bedroom, renting a single room rather than the whole structure, or operating multiple simultaneous rental agreements in one structure violates Section 73-7.8.4 and the certified application. Misrepresentation can result in revocation of the Short-Term Rental Occupational Tax Certificate by the Business License Division.
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