Here are the key points regarding STR regulations for non-owner-occupied properties in Atlanta:

1. License requirement: Hosts must obtain a short-term rental license for each property, including non-owner-occupied units12.
2. Property limit: The city caps short-term rental ownership at two properties per resident. One of these properties must be the owner's primary residence, while the other can be a non-owner-occupied unit13.
3. Licensing process: To obtain a license for a non-owner-occupied property, hosts must first apply for and receive a license for their primary residence before applying for the second property5.
4. Fees and taxes: Hosts must pay $150 annually for the license, plus an 8% tax rental fee for each property, including non-owner-occupied units13.
5. Residency requirement: Even for non-owner-occupied properties, the host must be a resident of Atlanta to obtain a license15.
6. Duration of stays: Non-owner-occupied STRs, like all short-term rentals in Atlanta, are limited to stays of less than 30 consecutive days25.
7. Compliance: Non-owner-occupied STRs must adhere to all city regulations, including noise ordinances and party restrictions, to avoid penalties or license revocation15.
8. Zoning: Short-term rentals, including non-owner-occupied properties, are permitted in all residential zones in Atlanta2.

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