Gwinnett County, GA Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Permits (2026)

31. First, there must be no exterior evidence that the dwelling operates as a short-term rental, no signage, no visible listing markers. Second, outdoor parking is limited to hard-surface areas already on the property; guests cannot park on the street, in the yard, on neighboring lots, or in the right-of-way. Third, occupancy is capped at two adults per bedroom, and the total headcount must still satisfy the UDO's definition of 'family' for the dwelling. Fourth, the property owner or a responsible property manager has to keep their contact information posted in a conspicuous spot near the home's primary entrance at all times, so code enforcement or neighbors can reach a responsible party without delay.

Because the use is conditional rather than permitted outright, an application still runs through the Department of Planning and Development's conditional use review before the rental can legally operate, and any deviation from the four listed standards is grounds for the Department to deny or revoke that approval.