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Pike County, GA vacation rental rules and taxes

Pike County requires a special use permit for vacation homes in every residential district, with up to four guest rooms and 10 overnight guests, two on-site parking spaces, and a property manager who responds within an hour. Stays owe 7% sales tax and the $5 state fee.

Checked against official sources November 6, 2026
Market
Small
No Pike County town appears in AirROI’s Georgia list.Source
Sales tax
7%
County rules
Special use permit

Molena is the only Pike County town on the state’s hotel-motel tax report (5%).

What to do

  1. Then your area

    The county rules cover unincorporated Pike County. Pick your area.

Towns

Full guide

Unincorporated Pike County

Pike County allows vacation homes in residential districts only with a special use permit. Rentals are limited to four guest rooms and 10 overnight guests, one rental per parcel, and a local property manager (21 or older) must answer complaints within 60 minutes.

Sources

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