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Morgan County, GA vacation rental rules and taxes

Morgan County draws visitors to historic Madison and the north end of Lake Oconee. The county’s zoning ordinance was amended to prohibit rentals of fewer than 30 days, as described in a 2019 Georgia Supreme Court case, and Madison’s code treats short lodging under its bed and breakfast rules.

Checked against official sources November 6, 2026
Sales tax
8%
Hotel-motel tax
5% county; 5% in Madison
County rules
Zoning prohibited stays under 30 days
As described in Morgan County v. May; confirm the current text.Source

What to do

  1. Then your city or area

    Permits, zoning, and the hotel-motel tax are set by each city, and by the county outside city limits. Pick your area.

Towns

Full guide

Madison

Madison has no separate short-term rental permit; its code applies its bed and breakfast rules to any home offered for stays under 30 days. A B&B must be owner-occupied and licensed, and temporary stays need council approval.

Full guide

Unincorporated Morgan County

Morgan County’s zoning ordinance was amended to expressly prohibit short-term rentals of fewer than 30 days; a 2019 Georgia Supreme Court ruling let one Lake Oconee owner continue because the earlier ordinance was too vague. Ask the county before you list.

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 Spot something out of date?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.