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World Cup 2026 city guide · last validated 2026-02-19
Atlanta using AI scraping tools to identify unlicensed STRs. 1-year operating ban for violations. Two STR permits max per owner.
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Atlanta

Georgia Aquarium · Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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Everything Atlanta vacation rental hosts need to know for World Cup 2026 — compliance requirements, licensing, and how lilo protects your property during the surge.

Stadium capacity
71,000 seats
Matches hosted
6
Groups
Group A & L
Quick actions
Hosting Group, Round Of 32, Round Of 16 matches. Confederations represented: CONCACAF, CAF, AFC, UEFA.

Hosts: compliance + licensing

City of Atlanta · Fulton County · State of Georgia

  • Two STR permits per owner; each requires $300 annual renewal and proof of primary residence (1 of the 2).
  • Emergency contact must live within 45 miles.
Taxes

8% city Hotel-Motel + 4% state; remit monthly via ATLSTR portal.

Applications & forms
  • Atlanta STR applicationRequires notarized affidavit + tax clearance letter.

This information is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Regulations change frequently — verify requirements with your local authority before accepting bookings.

Guests: match week experience

Nations visiting
🇲🇽Mexico
🇿🇦South Africa
🇰🇷South Korea
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England
🇭🇷Croatia
🇬🇭Ghana
🇵🇦Panama
+1 playoff slots
Languages to cover
EnglishSpanishFrenchPortuguese
Match spotlight
  • Mercedes-Benz Stadium group + knockout matches

Provide MARTA guidance and multilingual noise policies for Midtown + College Park homes.

City officials: readiness view

lilo packages compliance evidence and host actions so enforcement teams have audit-ready receipts.

World Cup actions
  • Upload MARTA disruption plan for match days.
  • Flag occupancy >16 for Fire Marshal pre-inspection by May 2026.
Escalation contact

Atlanta STR Office · (404) 330-6399

Need live World Cup updates? Visit FIFA News.

Why Atlanta hosts need lilo for World Cup

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Protection

Surge pricing disputes and chargebacks spike 3x during major events. lilo documents every guest interaction with timestamped, tamper-proof evidence that holds up in any dispute.

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Independence

List directly and keep 100% of surge revenue. No platform commission during the biggest booking opportunity of the decade. Your property, your revenue.

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Voice concierge

Guests from 48 nations calling at all hours. lilo answers in 4 languages — your tone, your rules. Sleep through the night while lilo handles every call.

Protect your Atlanta property

Get World Cup-ready in minutes. lilo handles compliance documentation, guest communication in 4+ languages, and keeps court-ready evidence of every interaction.

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