Savannah STVR certificate lookup

Data as of November 7, 2026 · City of Savannah published STVR list

The City of Savannah publishes its list of licensed short-term vacation rental (STVR) certificates on its Short-Term Rental Public Portal and republishes it roughly daily. CertScout pulls that list every night. Enter an address in the CertScout screener to see whether a certificate for it is on the City's published list.

Certificates on the City's published list, by district

Districts are as recorded on the City's published list.

Where STVRs are allowed

Per the City of Savannah, STVRs are permitted within the STVR overlay district (the Downtown, Victorian, and Streetcar local historic districts) and in certain non-residential zones outside it. The City defines an STVR as renting an entire dwelling unit for 30 days or less, and a certificate is required before operating. A 20% per-ward cap applies to non-owner-occupied (Type 2) parcels in the Downtown and Victorian historic districts; see Savannah STVR ward caps.

What the screener checks

• Whether a certificate for the address is on the City's published list, with its occupancy type and listed expiration date
• City of Savannah vs. Chatham County jurisdiction
• STVR overlay membership, the ward, and CertScout's count for the ward against its cap figure
• Zoning and flood zone from SAGIS parcel data
• The last recorded sale from Chatham County Board of Assessors records

The binding answer

CertScout is a screening tool, not a determination. For a binding zoning answer on a specific parcel, the City issues a Zoning Confirmation Letter for a fee. Confirm eligibility for any specific address with the City of Savannah.

CertScout is not an official government record. The City of Savannah has not reviewed or endorsed CertScout. Confirm anything that matters with the City of Savannah.

Guides: Savannah STVR ward caps · Buying a property with an STVR certificate · STVR certificate lookup · FAQ