Short-term rental permit rules in Fulton County, GA — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Unincorporated Fulton County does not run a county-wide short-term rental permit program; STR regulation is set by each Fulton city. Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, and South Fulton each license STRs separately.
Atlanta requires an annual STR license under Code Part 20 (effective 2022): $150/year, owner must be an Atlanta resident, and the property must be the owner's primary residence plus one additional unit. South Fulton dropped the Special Use Permit requirement in 2025 in favor of a standard STR permit application. Sandy Springs requires registration with the city; Milton and Johns Creek restrict STRs through zoning. The unincorporated Fulton Industrial District has no STR-specific license.
Atlanta: civil fines up to $1,000/day for unlicensed operation. South Fulton: violations of Code §15-4002 and Ch. 109 zoning carry standard municipal penalties.
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