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Upson County, GA vacation rental rules and taxes

Thomaston treats short-term rentals like bed and breakfasts: the owner or an agent must live on the premises, stays are limited to seven days, and single-family zones need a special use from city council. Both the city and county charge a 5% hotel-motel tax.

Checked against official sources November 6, 2026
Market
Thomaston about 25 Airbnb listings
Sales tax
9%
Hotel-motel tax
5% (Thomaston and county)
Rental rules
Thomaston only

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Thomaston

Thomaston’s zoning code applies its bed and breakfast standards to short-term rentals: the owner or an agent must live on the premises, stays can’t exceed seven days, and the home can have up to 6 guest rooms and 12 guests. In single-family zones the rental needs special use approval from city council.

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Unincorporated Upson County

We found no short-term rental permit or rules in Upson County’s code. Stays outside city limits owe 9% sales tax, the county’s 5% hotel-motel tax, and the $5 state fee; Airbnb collects these on its bookings.

Sources

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