Short-term rental permit rules in DeKalb County, GA — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
DeKalb County adopted a new STR Ordinance (TA-24-1246762) approved July 24, 2025, with a 180-day implementation period extended to May 20, 2026. STR operators must obtain a Business License and complete an annual Short-Term Rental Registration. The application process was not yet available as of early 2026. Contact: DeKalb County Business License Division, 404-371-2461.
DeKalb County's STR Ordinance (approved July 24, 2025 by the Board of Commissioners) requires all STR operators in unincorporated DeKalb County to obtain a business license from the DeKalb County Business License Division and complete an annual STR Registration Form. The 180-day implementation period was extended to May 20, 2026. An STR is defined as rental of overnight accommodation for 30 consecutive days or less. Operators in place before the ordinance takes effect must register within 30 days of the effective date. Contact: Business License Division, 330 W. Ponce de Leon Ave, Suite 500, Decatur, GA 30030; 404-371-2461.
Operating an STR without required business license is a violation. False tax returns constitute a misdemeanor.
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