Chatham County Reviews Short-Term Rental Ordinance
Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
Chatham County officials are working on changes to a short-term rental ordinance. The goal is to make sure properties are properly licensed and owners can be held accountable.
Short-term rentals are creating tension in unincorporated parts of Chatham County. Commissioners are trying to find middle ground.
“That’s what we are trying to get to an answer to. How do we balance?” said Chairman Chester Ellis.
Chatham County commissioners want more time to work on proposed changes to the short-term rental ordinance.
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