Short‑Term Rental Rules For Glenview Owners

Thinking about listing your Glenview home for short stays? With Athens-Clarke County’s updated rules, it pays to know exactly what is allowed on your street and within your HOA. You want a simple path to stay compliant, avoid fines, and keep good neighbor relationships. This guide breaks down the essentials for Glenview owners, from permits and taxes to timelines and HOA checks. Let’s dive in.

What counts as a short-term rental

Athens-Clarke County defines a short-term rental as lodging in a residential dwelling for any period less than 31 consecutive days. You can review the county’s overview and resources on the official Short-Term Rentals page for definitions and eligibility details. See the county’s STR overview.

Two STR paths in Athens

Home-Occupation STRs (owner-occupied)

If you live in the home as your primary residence, you can apply for a Home-Occupation STR. This path can also apply to a long-term tenant with written permission from the owner. Many Glenview homes fall into single-family residential zoning where this is the primary route to operate. County details on STR types.

Commercial STRs (non-owner-occupied)

Commercial STRs are non-owner-occupied and operate primarily as short-term lodging. In residential zones, these face strict limits and are generally not allowed on single-family lots. Industry summaries describe Athens-Clarke County’s approach as barring commercial STRs in residential neighborhoods. Read an industry summary and confirm specifics with the county’s STR page. County STR overview.

Glenview specifics: zoning and HOA

Glenview is a residential subdivision within Athens-Clarke County and many homes are subject to HOA covenants. Even if the county allows a Home-Occupation STR on your parcel, your HOA may restrict or prohibit STR activity. Review your covenants before you invest in permits or marketing. Check Glenview HOA information. For zoning questions, start with Planning or the county’s parcel tools. Contact Planning.

Legal non-conforming status and key dates

Athens-Clarke County finalized a Legal Non-Conforming STR List on March 1, 2025, identifying properties that operated as STRs between September 19, 2022 and September 19, 2023. Properties on that list may continue as legal non-conforming for up to 24 months, through March 1, 2027, unless they come into compliance sooner. A change in ownership typically ends legal non-conforming status, which means the new owner must comply immediately. Search the final Non-Conforming STR List and review the county’s STR guidance. County STR page.

Permits, safety, and operations

• Home-Occupation STRs: Apply through the Planning Department using the Residential STR Home-Occupation application. Reviews may include coordination with the Fire Marshal for safety standards. Application guidance and forms.
• Commercial STRs: Where permitted by zoning, applications run through Construction Plans Review and may require special-use approvals. Contact Planning for steps and timelines. Planning resources.
• Operating standards: The ordinance covers noise, nuisances, parking, occupancy, and posting emergency or manager contact information. Some commercial operations include neighbor-notification requirements. For specifics, read the ordinance text. Review the STR ordinance.

Taxes and registration

All STR operators must hold an Athens-Clarke County Business Occupation Tax Certificate and are subject to the local hotel and motel excise tax. The local rate is 7%, reported and paid monthly, due by the 20th for the prior month. Many booking platforms collect and remit this tax, but you are responsible for proper registration and reporting, especially for direct bookings. Finance guidance on STRs, certificates, and taxes.

Quick checklist for Glenview owners

1. Look up your address on the county’s Final Legal Non-Conforming STR List dated March 1, 2025. Search the list
2. Verify your parcel’s zoning and what it allows. Start with Planning
3. Review Glenview HOA covenants for any STR restrictions. Glenview HOA site
4. If owner-occupied and eligible, submit the Home-Occupation STR application. County STR applications
5. Obtain a Business Occupation Tax Certificate and set up collection and remittance of the 7% hotel and motel tax. Finance and tax details
6. Post house rules, parking guidance, and emergency or manager contact, and respond quickly to neighbor concerns. Operating standards overview

Enforcement and timeline reminders

Athens-Clarke County enforces STR rules through Planning and the Code Enforcement Division. Complaints, proactive inspections, and platform data can trigger reviews. If you are on the Legal Non-Conforming STR List, remember the 24-month window that runs through March 1, 2027. Properties not on the list must comply now. A sale typically ends non-conforming status for the new owner. Code Enforcement information and county STR guidance.

Ready to align your Glenview plans with the rules, and decide whether hosting or selling makes the most sense? Start a conversation with someone who knows the neighborhood and the process. Reach out to Gena Knox to talk through your options.

FAQs

Can you run an Airbnb in Glenview under county rules?

• Possibly. If you live in the home and meet Home-Occupation STR requirements and any HOA covenants, you may be eligible. Non-owner-occupied commercial STRs are generally not allowed on single-family lots. County STR overview

What permits and taxes apply to STRs in Athens-Clarke County?

• You need the appropriate STR permit, a Business Occupation Tax Certificate, and you must collect and remit the 7% hotel and motel excise tax monthly. Platforms may collect and remit for platform bookings. Finance and tax details

How do you know if your Glenview property is legal non-conforming?

• Check the Final Legal Non-Conforming STR List published March 1, 2025. If your property is listed, you have up to 24 months, through March 1, 2027, to come into compliance. Search the list

When are Athens hotel and motel taxes due for STRs?

• Monthly filings are due by the 20th of the month for the prior month. Confirm if your booking platform remits on your behalf, and register properly with the county. Finance guidance

Where can Glenview owners find the official STR rules?

• Start with the county’s STR page and the ordinance text for definitions, applications, and operating standards. County STR page and ordinance PDF