Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules in Savannah, GA (2026)

Whether Savannah, GA permits short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO) has not been confirmed from an official source. Contact the local planning department at (912) 651-1440 to verify current STR rules — including whether hosting is permitted at all, registration requirements, and any local restrictions — before listing your property on Airbnb, VRBO, or a similar platform.

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Registration Requirements

Whether short-term rental registration is required in Savannah has not been confirmed from official sources. Contact the local planning department or local building department to verify current registration requirements before hosting on Airbnb, VRBO, or similar platforms.

Operational Rules

No specific operational rules listed for short-term rentals in Savannah beyond standard property codes.

• •STVR license required from Savannah Revenue Department
• •Property must pass City of Savannah life safety inspection before license issuance
• •Designated Responsible Party (DRP) required — available 24/7 within 30 miles
• •Maximum occupancy: 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional
• •Georgia Hotel/Motel Tax (5%) plus Chatham County hotel/motel tax plus Savannah hotel/motel tax apply
• •STVR license number must be displayed on all booking platform listings
• •Night noise violations — host responsible for guest compliance
• •Non-primary residence whole-home STRs require additional license tier in some zones

Penalties for Violations

Specific penalty amounts for STR violations in Savannah are not listed. Contact the local planning department for enforcement information.

• ⚠$1,000 fine per day for operating without STVR license
• ⚠$500 fine for occupancy limit violations
• ⚠License revocation for repeated violations or safety inspection failures
• ⚠Criminal citation for operating after license revocation

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