Georgia county rules
Dade County, GA vacation rental rules and taxes
Dade County has about 200 listings near Cloudland Canyon, Rising Fawn, and Trenton. We found no short-term rental permit in the county or Trenton codes; stays owe 7% sales tax and an 8% hotel-motel tax.
Checked against official sources November 6, 2026What to do
Then your city or area
Permits, zoning, and the hotel-motel tax depend on whether you’re inside a city. Pick your area.
Towns
Trenton
We found no short-term rental permit or rules in Trenton’s code. Stays owe 7% sales tax + 8% hotel-motel tax + $5/night; Airbnb collects these on its bookings.
Full guideUnincorporated Dade County
We found no short-term rental permit in Dade County’s code. Outside Trenton, stays owe 7% sales tax, the county’s 8% hotel-motel tax, and the $5 state fee; Airbnb collects these on its bookings.
Sources
- Georgia Airbnb market data (active listings) · AirROI
- Sales and use tax rate chart, effective October 1, 2026 · Georgia Department of Revenue
- Code section · Dade County (Municode)
- Hotel/motel excise tax rates and revenue report · Georgia Department of Community Affairs
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