Short-Term Rental Host License

The Business Tax Office administers the Short-Term Rental Host License (lasted revision effective 01/31/2024) for the unincorporated area of White County. 

Regulations for Short-Term Rental Host License can be found in the ordinance posted below. 

Please note -  group homes, campgrounds, RV parks, bed and breakfasts, motel, hotels are excluded from this requirement - although these are required to have an occupational tax certificate (business license) and remit monthly lodging taxes according to county code. 

Any complaints regarding short-term rentals in White County should be directed to White County Code Enforcement during regular business hours (706-219-7852) or after hours to the non-emergency 911 phone number (706-865-0911)  * In case of an emergency dial 911 *