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Lumpkin County, GA vacation rental rules and taxes

Lumpkin County has about 340 listings around Dahlonega. Outside the city, the county requires a $100 yearly host license and an occupational tax certificate; the City of Dahlonega bans new rentals in its R-1 zone.

Checked against official sources November 6, 2026
Market
About 340 listings
Dahlonega 337 Airbnb listings (AirROI).Source
Sales tax
8%
County host license
$100 a year
Hotel-motel tax
8% county and Dahlonega

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

Dahlonega

Dahlonega allows short-term rentals in every zoning district except R-1 single-family (rentals there before August 15, 2020 may continue). You need a $100 yearly city license, an occupation tax certificate, one off-street space per bedroom, and no more than 4 guests per bedroom.

Full guide

Unincorporated Lumpkin County

Every short-term rental in unincorporated Lumpkin County needs a $100 yearly host license and an occupational tax certificate. Guests are capped at 2 per bedroom plus 2, parking is driveway or garage only, and your license number must appear in every ad.

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 Spot something out of date?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.