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Hart County, GA vacation rental rules and taxes

Hart County’s rentals are Lake Hartwell homes, about 110 listings around Hartwell. Outside the city, the county requires a $250 yearly license ($100 if you live there full time), due November 1, and allows rentals only in single-family homes.

Checked against official sources November 6, 2026
Market
About 110 listings
Hartwell 112 Airbnb listings (AirROI).Source
Sales tax
7%
County license
$250 a year
$100 for full-time owner-occupants.Source
Hotel-motel tax
5% county, 8% Hartwell

What to do

  1. Then your city or area

    Permits, zoning, and the hotel-motel tax depend on whether you’re inside a city. Pick your area.

Towns

Full guide

Hartwell

We found no short-term rental permit or rules in Hartwell’s code. Stays owe 7% sales tax + 8% hotel-motel tax + $5/night; Airbnb collects these on its bookings.

Full guide

Unincorporated Hart County

Hart County requires a yearly short-term rental license for every single-family home rented for less than 30 days: $250, or $100 if you live there full time, due November 1. Apartments and other multi-unit developments can’t be licensed.

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 Spot something out of date?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.