Short-term rental permit rules in Marietta, GA — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
City of Marietta falls under Cobb County STR ordinance (eff. Jan 1, 2023) — annual STR certificate required at $55/year from Cobb County Business License Office. Owner-occupied or locally managed properties only.
Since Marietta is within Cobb County's jurisdiction for STR licensing, operators must obtain a short-term rental certificate from the Cobb County Business License Office (1150 Powder Springs St, Suite 400, Marietta) before accepting guests. Certificates cost $55/year per unit and must be renewed annually. Only one certificate may be active per dwelling unit at a time. A local agent must be designated who can respond quickly to complaints. STRs are permitted only in residential (R) zoning districts; properties must not host consecutive stays exceeding 30 days. Failure to register can result in fines of up to $500/day.
Up to $500/day fine for operating without a valid certificate; repeated violations may result in 12-month ban on STR at the property.
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