Savannah Airbnb license and short-term rental permit requirements
Savannah regulates short-term vacation rentals with STVR certificates, zoning districts, caps, taxes, and operating rules.
Quick answer
Savannah hosts should treat the current status as STVR certificate required where allowed. Before publishing or renewing a listing, confirm the exact address with City of Savannah Short-Term Vacation Rentals, review the official source, and prepare the tax, zoning, renewal, and document items below.
Agency and application link
Primary agency: City of Savannah Short-Term Vacation Rentals
Open official sourceCost, renewal, and tax notes
Cost
Check Savannah's official STVR source for current application, certificate, and renewal fees.
Renewal
Track certificate renewal and confirm zoning or cap changes before relying on future bookings.
Tax
Coordinate hotel-motel tax, state tax, and platform remittance records with the permit file.
Zoning and occupancy note
Savannah STVR eligibility depends on zoning, ward or district limits, and whether the property is owner-occupied or non-owner-occupied.
Documents to gather
- STVR certificate application
- Property and ownership details
- Zoning or district eligibility confirmation
- Tax registration details
- Local contact and guest operating information
Fine and operating risk
Operating without a certificate or outside allowed zoning/cap rules can lead to enforcement and loss of rental rights.