Savannah

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Georgia

$150

Permit Fee

Occupancy Tax

Owner Only

No cap

Day Limit

Full Requirements

Permit RequiredYes

Permit Fee$150

Permit RenewalAnnual

Registration RequiredYes

Owner Occupied OnlyNo

Max Rental DaysNo cap

Occupancy Tax Rate6%

Platform Collects TaxYes (Airbnb/VRBO collect)

Prohibited ZonesProhibited outside of the Short-Term Vacation Rental overlay district.

Day Limit Notes

Non-owner-occupied capped at 20% of parcels in specific downtown wards.

⚠ Tax Notes

6% Local Hotel/Motel Tax plus 7% State Sales Tax and $5 per night state fee.

⚠ Prohibited Zones

Prohibited outside of the Short-Term Vacation Rental overlay district.

Official Source

Savannah City Government

Last verified: 2026-03-23 · Always confirm with your local government before listing.