Brookhaven, GA · DeKalb County
Short-Term Rental Application Homeowner's Affidavit
A sworn homeowner affidavit within Brookhaven's short-term rental application packet, confirming property and applicant details for a rental permit.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Brookhaven regulates short-term rentals under Chapter 27 of its zoning code and requires an application packet processed through the city's Host Compliance portal. Part of that packet is a Homeowner's Affidavit in which the property owner swears to the accuracy of the application before a notary.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a short-term rental permit in Brookhaven.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes a signature field and a notary field, with text stating the affidavit is 'sworn to' and 'subscribed and sworn before me' before a Notary Public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Short-Term Rental Application and Homeowner's Affidavit from Brookhaven's short-term rental page.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in your property, ownership, and financial-interest details across the packet.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the homeowner's affidavit under oath before the notary on a live video call.
- 5
Submit Through the Portal
Upload the notarized packet to the Host Compliance Portal for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Brookhaven. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I notarize the Brookhaven short-term rental affidavit online?
- Fill out the application packet with your property and financial-interest details, then meet an online notary by video to sign the homeowner's affidavit under oath.
- Do I need a notary for the short-term rental application?
- Yes, the packet includes a homeowner's affidavit that is sworn to and subscribed before a Notary Public as part of the required documentation.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- Short-term rental applications are submitted through the city's Host Compliance Portal along with the notarized affidavit and supporting documents.
- Do I need this if I list my property with a management company?
- Check with the city; the affidavit covers financial-interest disclosures that may still apply even when a manager handles bookings.