Chatham County, GA, Eyes STR Crackdown

5/4/2026

Officials in Chatham County, Georgia, are considering stricter rules for short-term rentals as residents push for better enforcement of existing regulations. At a public meeting in Savannah, community members raised concerns about noise, safety, parking, and overcrowding, arguing that current rules are not being adequately enforced. Proposed changes include spacing requirements between rentals, lower occupancy limits for certain properties, and mandatory posting of rules for guests. Authorities also aim to improve tax collection from platforms.

WTOC-11 (Savannah, Ga.) (04/28/26) Steven Glover