🎯 STRisker: Bulletin - Roswell, GA
Roswell Finalizes STR Regulations—Inspections & Registration Now Required
📢 Roswell Finalizes STR Regulations—Inspections & Registration Now Required
Roswell’s short-term rental market is getting a major update. On June 9, the City Council officially approved a new ordinance aimed at bringing structure and oversight to local vacation rentals. Whether you’re listing a property on Airbnb or Vrbo, new rules are coming your way starting January 1, 2026.
The newly passed ordinance requires all STR operators to register with the city’s Business Registration Office and submit to annual inspections conducted by the Fire Marshal. These inspections will follow the same standards used for commercial buildings—a big step up from the informal operations many hosts have been used to.
This change is about more than paperwork. City leaders say the new policy is about safety, accountability, and fairness. The ordinance’s second reading passed smoothly during the public council meeting on June 9, following its initial approval on May 27.
By setting clear requirements for STRs, Roswell is signaling its intent to regulate—not eliminate—the short-term rental market. That’s good news for responsible hosts, but it also means those flying under the radar will need to get compliant fast.
The city has framed the ordinance as a compromise: it allows STRs to continue, but within a framework that supports both safety and neighborhood integrity. Annual inspections ensure that rental properties meet basic fire and structural codes, and the registration process gives the city better visibility into how many rentals are operating—and where.
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With the law set to take effect in January 2026, hosts have a window of time to register and bring properties up to code. City officials say this timeline provides a fair runway to adjust without disrupting travel plans or ongoing business.
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