Cobb County limits short-term rental occupancy under the STR ordinance. Occupancy caps typically 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional, not to exceed 12 total. Exceeding limits is grounds for permit revocation.
Cobb County Code Chapter 106 (Short-Term Rentals), adopted to address nuisance complaints in unincorporated Cobb, establishes maximum occupancy limits for STR properties. The standard formula is 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional guests, with a hard cap typically set at 10 to 12 total occupants regardless of bedroom count. STR listings must accurately disclose maximum occupancy. Hosts are responsible for enforcing occupancy limits against renters; large gatherings and party-house complaints are a primary enforcement trigger. Daytime guests may be limited (often 2 additional per bedroom) separate from overnight occupancy. Sleeping in garages, tents, RVs, or vehicles on the property is prohibited. Cobb cities including Marietta (Code Chapter 10, Article XII), Smyrna, and Kennesaw have adopted similar or stricter STR ordinances. Powder Springs and Austell have more restrictive policies.
First offense: written warning and potential $250 fine. Second offense: $500 to $1,000 fine. Third offense: permit revocation and prohibition on future STR operation at that address. Noise complaints tied to overcrowding escalate faster.
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