Short-term rental permit rules in Cobb County, GA — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Cobb County STR ordinance (eff. Jan 1, 2023) — $55 annual STR certificate required; local agent required; 1 person per 390 sq ft; 1 parking space per bedroom + 1 extra; neighbor notification required; 1 certificate per dwelling unit.
Cobb County adopted a comprehensive Short-Term Rental ordinance effective January 1, 2023 (Ch. 78, Art. III, Div. 11). All STR operators in unincorporated Cobb County must obtain a short-term rental certificate from the Cobb County Business License Office (1150 Powder Springs St, Suite 400, Marietta; phone 770-528-8410) for each rental unit at $55/year. A local agent must be designated, available to resolve complaints. Only one certificate may be active per dwelling unit at a time. STRs are limited to residential (R) zoning districts only (no commercial zones). Occupancy: one person per 390 square feet. Parking: one off-street space per bedroom plus one additional space. Required notification: all adjoining property owners and applicable HOA must be notified by certified mail before obtaining a certificate. A copy of the certificate, max vehicles, noise rules, and agent contact must be displayed on premises. Violations: up to $500/day fine; 12-month ban on STR at property for repeat violations.
Up to $500/day fine for operating without certificate; repeated violations: 12-month STR ban.
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