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Savannah short-term rental rules (2026)

Georgia · United States
Restricted
These rules apply inside Savannah city limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
Rules last checked  ·  Region: US

Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 31 nights

Allowed, with material limits. New licenses are limited: there's a waitlist.

Among Georgia's most comprehensive STR regimes; per-ward cap creates scarcity.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

License
Required
Primary residence
Not required
Tax on stays
15%
total, on our records
Night cap
None

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ALLOWEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Stays of 31 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals.

Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

Not legal advice. The legal framework, notes and sources are in the full report.

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The full Savannah rules

17 rules on record for Savannah, 5 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: City of Savannah Planning and Urban Design (savannahga.gov, official), checked 5 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Savannah?

Yes, with material limits. Among Georgia's most comprehensive STR regimes; per-ward cap creates scarcity.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Savannah?

Yes, a license or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Savannah?

15% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Savannah?

No night cap is on record.

Can I rent for longer stays in Savannah?

Stays of 31 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

When were the Savannah rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Savannah on 5 Nov 2026.

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