Can I Airbnb in Savannah, GA? (2026)
Short-term vacation rentals (STVRs, entire-dwelling rentals of 30 days or less) are legal in Savannah only inside the STVR Overlay District — the Downtown, Victorian and Streetcar local historic districts (plus limited business/agricultural zones) — and every operator needs an annual STVR Certificate ($400 new, $250 renewal) plus a Business Tax Certificate. The biggest restriction is a 20% per-ward cap on non-owner-occupied STVRs in the Downtown and Victorian districts (effective Sept. 29, 2017); most wards have hit the cap, so new investor-owned rentals there go on a first-come waiting list, while owner-occupied properties are exempt. Always confirm current requirements with the city before operating.
What’s required: a Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) Certificate ($400) is required; occupancy taxes apply; renew annual.
Check a specific address
Rules can vary by zone and parcel. Resolve any Georgia street address to its jurisdiction and see the verified rules that apply.
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Verified July 10, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Also check HOA/condo rules and your lease, which can prohibit short-term rentals even where the city allows them.