Can you do rental arbitrage in Savannah?
Only in some historic districts, and many wards are full. We have 6 Savannah homes where the landlord already said yes to Airbnb. The city is the hard part: our guide rates Savannah a red light. Short-term rentals are allowed only inside its overlay district (the Downtown, Victorian and Streetcar historic districts), rentals the owner doesn't live in are capped at 20% of parcels per ward in two of them, and only the owner of record can apply.
From our Savannah guide, where every rule links to its source.
Savannah homes you're allowed to Airbnb
6 homes where the landlord already said yes. Members see the address, real photos and rent.
IllustrationSavannah, GA
Est. $3,000/mo profitEst. $6,000 to $7,000/mo on Airbnb
IllustrationSavannah, GA
Est. $2,750/mo profitEst. $4,000 to $5,000/mo on Airbnb
IllustrationSavannah, GA
Est. $2,250/mo profitEst. $3,000 to $4,000/mo on Airbnb
IllustrationSavannah, GA
Est. $2,000/mo profitEst. $3,000 to $4,000/mo on AirbnbPictures are illustrations, not the real homes. Profit and revenue are estimates from BNBCalc and AirDNA data.
Savannah's rules for rental arbitrage
Skip Savannah unless your landlord already holds a certificate or the ward still has room. Check the ward list before you pay for anything.
- Certificates issued before Sept 28, 2017 renew without cap limits
- Capped wards have a waitlist for owners who want in
- Dozens of Downtown and Victorian wards are at the 20% cap
- Only the owner of record can apply, and a certificate can't be transferred
- 1Ask whether the parcel already has a certificate, and check the city's ward list and public portal.
- 2Get the landlord's written OK, and agree that the owner applies and names you or someone else as agent.
Read the full Savannah guide, with a source for every rule →
How it works with STR Exchange
- 1Pick an approved home. Every home on our list has the landlord's OK to Airbnb. We find them by calling landlords every day.
- 2Sign the lease. Usually through your LLC. We help with the tour, the application and the deal.
- 3List it on Airbnb. Guests cover the rent and bills.
Questions
Do I need a license in Savannah?
Yes. Only the owner of record applies for the certificate, which costs $400 new and $250 to renew, and it can't be transferred.
What taxes do guests pay in Savannah?
15%: the 8% city hotel/motel tax plus 7% sales tax.
Whose name goes on the lease?
Usually your LLC. We recommend it for your protection. If a landlord will only sign a personal lease, it's your call.
What does STR Exchange cost?
Free to create an account. Membership is $149 a month after you're approved. The acquisition fee, our finder's fee, is $2,500 unfurnished or $3,500 furnished per home, due the day you sign the lease. Never before.
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