Georgia county rules
Paulding County, GA vacation rental rules and taxes
Paulding County has roughly 100 listings around Dallas and Hiram. Hiram requires a $75 permit and caps rentals at 90 nights a year; we found no county or Dallas rules.
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Towns
Dallas
We found no short-term rental permit or rules in Dallas’s code. Stays owe 7% sales tax + 8% hotel-motel tax + $5/night; Airbnb collects these on its bookings.
Full guideHiram
Hiram requires a $75 short-term rental permit plus an occupation tax, and caps each home at 90 rental nights a year. A city placard must be displayed on the front of the house during every stay.
Full guideUnincorporated Paulding County
We found no short-term rental permit or rules in Paulding County’s code. Stays owe 7% sales tax and the $5-a-night state fee; DCA’s report lists no county hotel-motel tax, so ask the county.
Sources
- Georgia Airbnb market data (active listings) · AirROI
- Sales and use tax rate chart, effective October 1, 2026 · Georgia Department of Revenue
- Hotel/motel excise tax rates and revenue report · Georgia Department of Community Affairs
- Code of ordinances · Paulding County (Municode)
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