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Athens-Clarke County strictly regulates short-term rentals by requiring primary residency in residential zones and limiting commercial rentals to non-residential districts.
To operate a short-term rental in Athens, you must obtain both a business license and a specific STR permit. If your property is in a single-family residential zone, it must be your primary residence; non-owner-occupied 'commercial' rentals are generally banned in these neighborhoods.
Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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