Short Term Rentals

Do you have an STR? 

The City of Tybee Island defines a Short-Term Rental (STR) as an accommodation rented for transient guests for less than 30 consecutive days.  If you have an STR you must have a certificate. STR certificates are valid from January 1 through December 31 each year and must be renewed annually between Jan. 1, and March 31. During this three-month renewal period, the prior year certificate will remain valid. 

NOTE: The March 31 deadline has been extended to May 31, 2026.

More information can be found by reviewing the Ordinances and information below.

To renew an existing STR certificate, you must complete the New/Renewal STR Application and an Occupational Tax Certificate (OTC) Application or Exemption Form.

Go To New/Renewal Online Application 

Go to Monthly Room Tax Information 

There are exemptions available to OTC requirements under State law and City ordinance.  If you are exempt under one or more sections of State law or City ordinance, please complete the OTC EXEMPTION FORM below. If you are exempt, you will submit this form with your STR application without further need to submit OTC documents.

The Short-Term Rental Authorization Letter is required if you have changed management companies or are using a new management company. It is also required if someone other than the property owner is submitting the application on the owner’s behalf. If you self-manage and there has been no change in management, this document does not need to be completed again.