Lavonia, Georgia Short-Term Rental Market
Lavonia, GA area STRs averaged $172/night at 58.2% occupancy in April 2026, with revenue growing 9.5% year-over-year across 25,341 regional listings.
Quick Answer: Lavonia, Georgia is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Atlanta market area is 57%. average monthly revenue in the Atlanta market area is $3,149. average daily rate in the Atlanta market area is $209. the top operator in the Atlanta market area is Evolve with 343 listings. market score is 63/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Atlanta regional market, which includes Lavonia. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Lavonia.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
The Lavonia, GA short-term rental market covers the broader Lake Hartwell and Northeast Georgia region, anchored on the Franklin County shore of the 56,000-acre Lake Hartwell reservoir. The market reported 25,341 active listings as of the latest snapshot. In April 2026, listings averaged $172 per night at 58.2% occupancy, yielding a RevPAR of $100. Revenue grew 9.5% year-over-year through April 2026, the strongest metric in the data set, while occupancy improved 0.29 percentage points and ADR rose 3.0%. Supply spans a wide mix: 20,145 of 25,341 listings (79.5%) are entire-place units, with 5,125 private rooms and 71 shared rooms. By bedroom count, 1-bedroom properties dominate with 11,591 listings, followed by 2-bedroom (5,193), 3-bedroom (4,853), 4-bedroom (2,321), and 5-bedroom (1,339). Channel distribution is Airbnb-heavy: 15,586 listings appear on Airbnb only, 8,615 on both platforms, and 1,140 on VRBO only. A standout market characteristic is year-round demand consistency: the seasonality sub-score of 98.1 out of 100 reflects one of the most even demand distributions in the dataset, with peak occupancy (July, 63.5%) only 9 percentage points above the trough (February, 54.2%). The overall market score is 63.1, with revenue growth (64.3) and regulation (63.3) as the leading sub-scores.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 51% |
| Feb | 54% |
| Mar | 60% |
| Apr | 56% |
| May | 59% |
| Jun | 62% |
| Jul | 63% |
| Aug | 58% |
| Sep | 54% |
| Oct | 58% |
| Nov | 55% |
| Dec | 54% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Atlanta market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Atlanta market as a whole, which includes Lavonia, so these counts are not Lavonia-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 343 | 7,248 | ★ 4.40 |
| 2 | Minty Living | 199 | 5,272 | ★ 4.70 |
| 3 | Properties By Preston | 124 | 291 | ★ 3.54 |
| 4 | Landing, Inc. | 116 | 115 | ★ 3.89 |
| 5 | FHS PARTNERS | 100 | 4,090 | ★ 4.29 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Lavonia?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 61.5% |
| vrbo | 4.5% |
| both | 34% |
Home Value Trends (Lavonia)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Georgia has no statewide short-term-rental law; regulation is entirely local. The City of Lavonia does not appear to maintain a dedicated short-term-rental ordinance, no STR-specific permit, occupancy cap, owner-occupancy rule, or primary-residence requirement was found in the Lavonia Code of Ordinances. In practice, STR operators in Lavonia are expected to obtain the standard city business and occupational tax license (renewing annually) and comply with general zoning under Chapter 102. The key tax obligation is an 8% local hotel and motel excise (lodging) tax, as reported in Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs hotel-motel tax data for Lavonia, in addition to Georgia state and local sales taxes and the state’s $5-per-night hotel-motel fee. Enforcement is rated minimal, consistent with the absence of a formal STR program in this small city. An important jurisdiction note: properties outside Lavonia city limits fall under Franklin County rules, and Lake Hartwell properties across the state line or in adjacent Hart County are subject to Hart County’s short-term rental ordinance (effective July 26, 2022). Investors should confirm which jurisdiction governs a specific parcel before relying on Lavonia city-level rules.
Market Comparison
Against US STR market medians of approximately 55% occupancy and $220 ADR, Lavonia-area listings outperform on occupancy (58.2%) but run below median on ADR ($172), reflecting a value-priced lake-destination market rather than a premium resort. The 9.5% year-over-year revenue growth significantly outpaces the national trend. The market’s 98.1 seasonality score is exceptional, indicating year-round demand far more consistent than most vacation markets. Professional management is present but fragmented relative to market size: Evolve leads with 343 listings at a 4.40 average rating across 7,248 reviews. Minty Living ranks second with 199 listings and a 4.70 rating across 5,272 reviews. Properties By Preston holds third with 124 listings and a 3.54 rating. Together the top three operators manage approximately 666 of 25,341 active listings, representing about 2.6% of the market, among the lowest concentration figures in active STR markets, leaving the vast majority of listings in the hands of individual hosts.
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