Hampton, Georgia

Short-term rentals are permitted in Hampton but require two city-issued authorizations: a City of Hampton business license and an approved short-term rental permit (a zoning use permit). The permit is address-specific and non-transferable. Operational requirements include adequate off-street parking, fire-safety controls, occupancy limits scaled to the size of the dwelling, limits on events, designation of a responsible local contact, posting of a short-term rental fact sheet inside the unit, and a prohibition on exterior STR signage at all times. Hampton updated its STR regulations in 2023; operators who held permits under the prior rules were required to reapply under the new regulations by December 31, 2024. The city uses STR-monitoring software to detect unpermitted listings. The permit fee was not confirmed in available public sources. There is no confirmed city-level occupancy tax for Hampton proper. Note that Henry County has a separate STR ordinance with an 8% hotel/motel excise tax, but this applies only to unincorporated Henry County, not to properties inside Hampton city limits. City STR permit holders should verify their tax obligations directly with the city. Enforcement is rated moderate.