October 2024
Disclaimer. This page is intended solely to assist you in understanding the regulations you may need to comply with. The information provided here is not exhaustive and may not reflect the most current legal standards. It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable laws. For further guidance, please contact your local tax authorities or consult with a qualified legal or tax professional.
In March 2021, Ordinance 20-O-1656 entered into effect to regulate the short-term rental industry. Please also consult the Atlanta's Municipal Code as other provisions may apply to your hosting activity. Please visit the short-term residential occupancy on Atlanta's website.
STR Taxation
Your hosting activity may be subject to various taxes. Please note misterb&b registered to collect the applicable State and local taxes on your behalf, where applicable. For more information, check our FAQ about US sales/occupancy tax collection by misterb&b.
You remain responsible for registering for, collecting and/or remitting any other taxes applicable to your hosting activity.
STR conditions
A STR is the transient rental of an accommodation for no more than 30 consecutive days.
- STR licensing limitation. STRs licenses may be obtained for the Host’s primary residence and one additional dwelling unit without any additional requirements, fees, permits, licenses, zoning or related restrictions
- Use restrictions. All Hosts must comply with the Zoning Code of Atlanta and use the dwelling unit at all times for residential occupancy only.
- Occupancy limits. The maximum occupancy of a short-term rental unit is limited to 2 adults per bedroom.
STR License
It is mandatory to obtain a license first to operate a STR.
For more information about the license process (including pre-requisite steps and required documentation), check this official FAQ.
- Licensing process. The license application can be completed online here. The process includes the obligation to provide notification via certified United States mail to each property adjacent to of your intent to secure a short-term rental license.
- Renewal. Business licenses expire every 12 months. The renewal application must be filed online.
You must add the license number to your misterb&b listing(s) (go to the “Local Requirements” page, via “Edit my listing”). In the absence of a valid license number, misterb&b may delete your listing.
Maintaining compliance
Your hosting activity must respect all federal, State and local regulations, including without limitations, the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances.
- Nuisance. Hosts must ensure their STROs do not create a public nuisance.
- STR Agent. The owner of a short-term rental shall designate a short-term rental agent on its application. Such a person shall be available for and responsive to contact at all times.
- Notice of licensure. Hosts must post a notice in the unit that states that the dwelling unit is licensed for short-term residential rentals.
- Notice to Guests. Hosts must provide Guests with written rules stating that (i) it is unlawful to create noise nuisance, (ii) the occupancy of the unit is limited to 2 adults per bedroom, (iii) the location and amount of on-site parking, if available, and (iv) acknowledgement and agreement that violations of the STR Ordinance may result in immediate termination of the rental agreement and eviction from the unit.
Third-party rules
- Community rules. You must abide by other contracts or rules binding you, such as co-op rules, CC&Rs, HOA rules, or other rules established by tenant organizations.