Short-term rental permit rules in Kennesaw, GA — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Kennesaw STR Ordinance (Ch. 22, Art. XIII, eff. Oct 2025) — $250 application fee + $90 inspection fee; Life Safety Inspection required; Business License + STR Certificate; 250-foot buffer; 150 total licenses citywide.
The City of Kennesaw adopted a Short-Term Rental Ordinance effective October 1, 2025 (Chapter 22, Article XIII). All STR operators must obtain both a City Business License and a Short-Term Rental Certificate before advertising or renting. Application fee: $250. Life Safety Inspection fee: $90 (conducted by a City Building Inspector). Required documents: notarized affidavits, property ownership proof, liability insurance, valid ID. The STR Certificate must be visibly displayed in the rental unit. The city maintains a 250-foot buffer between STR properties, a cap of 150 total licenses citywide, and a limit of 2 licenses per property owner. STRs restricted to single-family residentially zoned areas (less than 30-day stays). Nonconforming (pre-existing) STRs had until December 31, 2025 to achieve full compliance.
Operating without a certificate: fines, penalties, and enforcement action under Ch. 22.
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