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Forsyth County, GA vacation rental rules and taxes

Unincorporated Forsyth County allows short-term rentals only on agricultural (A1 and Ag-Res) land with a conditional use permit and a $250 yearly license, which rules them out in most Lake Lanier neighborhoods. We found no rules in Cumming.

Checked against official sources November 6, 2026
Market
About 75+ listings
Cumming 74 (AirROI).Source
Sales tax
7%
Hotel-motel tax
8% county; 5% in Cumming
County rules
Agricultural zones only, with a permit

What to do

  1. Then your city or area

    Inside a city, the city’s own hotel-motel tax normally applies instead of the county’s; ask your city to confirm. Pick your area.

Towns

Full guide

Cumming

We found no short-term rental permit or rules in Cumming’s code. Stays owe 7% sales tax + 5% hotel-motel tax + $5/night; Airbnb collects these on its bookings.

Full guide

Unincorporated Forsyth County

Forsyth County allows short-term rentals only on A1 or Ag-Res zoned property, and only after the Board of Commissioners grants a conditional use permit. Approved rentals then need a $250 yearly county license, a local contact on call, and occupancy limits of no more than 15 overnight guests.

Sources

A plain-language summary to help you prepare, not legal advice. Rules and fees change; confirm with the office before you apply. Spot something out of date? Email hello@licensedrental.com.