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Dougherty County staff propose short-term vacation rental certificate and penalties
Summary
County attorney and planning staff presented an ordinance to require a county certificate for short-term vacation rentals, inspection and a registered 24-hour local agent, fees (likely $50–$100), neighbor notification and revocation penalties; commissioners asked about occupancy rules, notification methods and enforcement capacity.
County legal and planning staff on Nov. 25 presented a draft short-term vacation rental ordinance that would require owners of properties offered for stays of 30 days or less to register with Dougherty County and meet safety and administrative requirements.
The county attorney outlined the proposal’s core elements: a short-term vacation rental certificate, proof of ownership, contact information, a designated local agent available 24 hours for…
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