Short-term rentals in Georgia local government
What Georgia city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about short-term rentals — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
66 Georgia meetings since 2024 covered short-term rentals. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Georgia with the most short-term rentals activity
- Perry, GA (11)
- DeKalb County, GA (8)
- Athens, GA (8)
- College Park, GA (7)
- Pooler, GA (6)
- Union County, GA (5)
- Douglas County, GA (4)
- Atlanta, GA (4)
- Brookhaven, GA (3)
- Roswell, GA (3)
- Kennesaw, GA (2)
- Marietta, GA (1)
Latest matching meetings
Union County Commission to call for SPLOST continuation election
The Union County Commission will consider a resolution to hold an election for the continuation of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The body is also reviewing several service agreements and short-term rental licenses.
Rezoning request to allow light industrial manufacturing on Dale Court
The joint Planning & Zoning and Board of Commissioners will consider a rezoning from general commercial to light industrial to continue a manufacturing company at 1470 Dale Court, Austell. The board will also vote on two other rezonings (residential to agriculture and light industrial expansion with a gravel lot) and…
Council to consider FY2027 budget, rezoning, and rental rules
The Perry City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY2027 operating budget and consider first readings of ordinances to adopt it. They will also hold public hearings on a special exception for a short-term rental at 814 Oak Ridge Drive, rezoning of 5.67 acres at 2520 Hwy 127 for governmental use, annexation and…
Union County considers $1.6 million asphalt resurfacing contract
The Union County Commission will review a contract for 2026 LMIG paving and a grant for Adult Felony Drug Court. The body will also consider agreements for air medical transport and internet services, as well as short-term rental licenses.
Planning Commission to consider vape shop regulations and annexation
The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing and will make recommendations on several items: a special exception for a short-term rental at 814 Oak Ridge Drive, a rezoning of 2520 Hwy 127 for government use, annexation of Kings Chapel Road for residential development, and text amendments regarding sign…
Board will consider rezoning and special‑use permits for multiple Douglas County sites
The Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Commissioners will review several special‑use permit applications, including a residential care facility at 4130 Midway Road and a short‑term rental at 6295 Hillpine Drive. They will also consider rezoning requests, such as changing a property at 4333 Post Road from…
County adopts text amendment to clarify short‑term rental excise tax
The Planning Commission will consider several text amendments to the county code, including a county‑wide amendment clarifying the excise tax on short‑term rentals. It will also review multiple rezoning applications, special land‑use permits, and ordinance updates affecting various districts.
Council to consider annexation and rezoning of 19.7 acres for townhouses on Airport Road
The Perry City Council will hold public hearings on a special exception for a short-term rental at 207 Greylock Drive and on the annexation and rezoning of 19.70 acres on Airport Road to townhouse residential. The council will also vote on first readings of ordinances for the annexation and rezoning, and consider…
Committee reviews two housing developments totaling 119 homes
The Judicial Legislative Committee will review detailed plans for two residential subdivisions: Kolb Farm (43 lots on Powder Springs Road) and Hope Creek (76 homes on Crestridge Drive). They will also discuss updates to short-term rental regulations, bond schedule modifications, tree ordinance expansions, sign height…
Committee to discuss renter protections and short-term rental ordinance
The Government Operations Committee will consider enhancing renter protections and resources, including voluntary rental registries. They will also review the recently approved Short Term Rental Ordinance for compliance with Georgia state code and case law. Public comments are not received unless requested by the…
Annexation and rezoning of Airport Road for townhouses considered
The Planning Commission will hold informational hearings on a special exception for a short-term rental and an annexation/rezoning request. A variance request has been withdrawn by the applicant.
Rezoning hearing for multi-family housing on Frank Satterfield Road
The Perry City Council will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for multi-family housing and two special exceptions for short-term rentals. The council will also consider a proposal for Commodore Manor expansion, a road closure request for a 4-H event, and several administrative items including replacement of…
Board to consider short-term rentals, rezoning, and auto repair permit
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will consider approving minutes, several special use permits for short-term rentals, a rezoning for a fast-food restaurant, a residential subdivision, and a show cause hearing for an auto repair shop.
Planning Commission to amend zoning appeals process to the City Council
The College Park Planning Commission will review and approve the minutes from its February 23 meeting. It will consider subdivision approvals for Wally Park, 1000 Naturally Fresh Boulevard, and 4570 Edison Drive. Two text amendments will be considered: one to revise the appeals process for Board of Zoning Appeals…
Committee of the Whole reviews $300K water-sewer study, $16M police vehicle contract
The DeKalb County Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed items for the March 24 Board of Commissioners meeting. Key items include funding for a water and sewer system study, issuance of tax anticipation notes, and multiple equipment contracts for public works, fire rescue, and police. The agenda also includes…
Government Operations Committee to review employee engagement and renter protections
The Government Operations Committee will discuss an upcoming employee survey and strategies to enhance renter protections. The committee is also considering future revisions to the Short Term Rental Ordinance to ensure compliance with Georgia State Code.
Planning Commission to review plat and variance requests
The Planning Commission will decide on a preliminary plat and a setback variance. The body will also provide recommendations on two special exception requests for short-term rentals.
College Park Council to approve short-term rental ordinance and contracts
The College Park City Council will consider approving a new ordinance for short-term rentals, setting public hearings for zoning changes, and authorizing various professional service contracts and budget modifications.
Board considers redistricting property at 5940 Highway 129 North
The Board of Commissioners will consider a land use application to change the zoning of a 3.42-acre property. Other business includes a request to amend the Short-Term Rental Subdivision Map and several board appointments.
Commission will consider new zoning rules for short‑term rentals and room rentals.
The Planning Commission will review and approve minutes from its November 19, 2025 meeting and the December 16, 2025 special called meeting. It will consider subdivision approval for two parcels in the Bill Evans Field. Two text amendments will be considered: one to refine the appeals process for variance decisions…
Government Operations Committee reviews employee survey and renter protection initiatives
The committee will approve the minutes from the Dec. 15, 2025 meeting. It will review and enhance ACC employee engagement and the upcoming employee survey. The body will discuss renter protections, including International Property Code outreach, inspections, tenant‑rights education, and fair‑housing efforts. A future…
Council discusses new short-term rental regulations and unhoused initiative funding
The City Council will discuss a proposed ordinance to regulate short-term rentals, including licensing and operational standards. The body will also review a $6,000 funding request for an unhoused initiative and a special event permit for Woodward Academy.
Council to discuss adopting short‑term rentals ordinance
The College Park City Council will discuss three items. First, a presentation on the Unhoused Initiative Fund by the Youth Civic Advisory Board, sponsored by Councilwoman Jamelle McKenzie. Second, a request for a special event permit for Woodward Academy's alumni event on March 9, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in…
College Park Council to consider short-term rental and alcohol ordinances
The City Council will vote on new ordinances regarding short-term rentals and distance requirements for malt beverages and wine. The body is also considering a resolution to expand the city's redevelopment area and an increase to the purchasing policy threshold.
College Park Council to consider short-term rental and alcohol distance ordinances
The City Council will decide on new ordinances regarding short-term rentals and distance requirements for malt beverages and wine. The body is also considering a resolution to expand the city's redevelopment area and an increase to the city's purchasing threshold.
Board to vote on reducing minimum home sizes in R-75 and R-85 zones
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a resolution to amend Chapter 27, reducing the minimum unit size for single-family dwellings in R-75 and R-85 zoning districts. Another public hearing item seeks to extend the short-term rental ordinance implementation period to 180 days, setting a…
Planning Commission to review rezoning and subdivision requests
The Planning Commission will decide on a variance for 242A/B Lavendar Lane and a preliminary plat for King’s Landing. The body will also provide recommendations on several rezoning requests and a short-term rental exception.
Government Operations Committee to discuss employee surveys and leasing policy
The Government Operations Committee is meeting to review the Community Benefits Agreement portion of the Leasing Policy and employee engagement opportunities. The committee will also consider future reviews of the Short Term Rental Ordinance and renter protections.
Commission to consider temporary moratorium on data centers
The Mayor and Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and special use permits. The body is also considering a temporary moratorium on data centers and the reallocation of ARPA funds for affordable housing.
Board considers 700-acre data center proposal on Tyson Road
The Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Commissioners will review several rezoning and special use permit requests. The most significant item is a deferred request for a large-scale data center development. Other items include requests for short-term rentals and commercial uses.
Board will consider amending the short‑term rental application to define “annually”
The Union County Short‑Term Rental Board will discuss two items. First, it will determine the hearing scheduled for Dec. 1 2025. Second, it will consider amending the short‑term rental application and website to clarify the meaning of “annually” in the STR Ordinance.
Union County Commission to review proposed FY2026 Budget
The Union County Commission will discuss the proposed FY2026 Budget and provide an update on county operations. The body is also considering several resolutions, including a new technology fee for probate court and a SPLOST intergovernmental agreement.
Planning Commission will consider a text amendment to short‑term rental ordinance
The commission will introduce staff reports, approve the October 2, 2025 meeting minutes, and review MACORTS. It will consider two old‑business items: a master planned development petition for 2415 Jefferson Road and a rezoning and special‑use permit request for 115 McClung Road. New business includes three…
Board to discuss ordinance requiring bear‑proof trashcans for short‑term rentals
The Union County Short‑Term Rental Board will meet on Nov 3, 2025. During the session the board will consider amending the ordinance to require bear‑proof trashcans at all short‑term rentals. New business includes reviewing the STR Board terms and setting the board’s meeting calendar for 2026.
Pooler P&Z to review medical office, lift station bond, and short-term rental rules
The Pooler Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approving a medical office building, a lift station performance bond, and proposed changes to short-term rental regulations. The meeting also includes a conditional use request for a glass and door business.
Commission to consider updates to BAC procedures and Community Benefits Agreement
The Government Operations Committee will approve the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss several policy updates. Items include recommended changes to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals (BAC) procedures and revisions to the Community Benefits Agreement portion of the Leasing Policy. The committee will also…
Pooler City Council to discuss Comprehensive Plan update and short-term rental rules
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a Comprehensive Plan Update and consider ordinances regarding short-term rentals and zoning processes. The body will also review site development plans for commercial buildings within the Godley Station PUD.
Mayor and Commission hold work session on land use and short-term rentals
The Mayor, Commission, and Planning Commission are holding a joint work session to discuss future updates. No final actions will be taken during this meeting.
Brookhaven Council to consider short-term rental rezoning and budget amendments
The City Council will review several ordinances including changes to short-term rental zoning and the 2044 Comprehensive Plan. The body is also considering budget transfers for infrastructure projects and the 2026 health insurance plan.
City Council to vote on budget amendments and short-term rental zoning
The City Council will consider approving budget amendments for the 2025 fiscal year, including a $623,558 transfer for the City Centre Infrastructure Project, and a rezoning ordinance regarding short-term rentals. The meeting also includes the approval of a $1.5 million task order for storm drain repairs.