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Short-term rental rules in St. Simons Island, GA
How St. Simons Island regulates short-term rentals: the rules that apply, their sources, and pending changes.
Short-term rentals here operate under a registration or permit system with ongoing operating rules.
- mandatory annual STR certificate for rentals under 30 days
- whole-home STR permitted, no owner-occupancy requirement
- no cap/quota on number of STRs
- uniform noise/parking/trash operating standards
- 7% accommodation excise tax + local contact requirement
Based on: Glynn County Code of Ordinances Ch. 2-31 (Short-Term Rentals); effective July 1, 2021
Summary of the rule
Property owners in unincorporated Glynn County, Georgia must have a short-term rental certificate before renting a property for fewer than 30 days.
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Last reviewed Sep 15, 2026 · Sources · Report an error
Pending legislation
Monitoring St. Simons Island · system last checked Oct 25, 2026
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