Taxes & Fees: Alpharetta vs Atlanta
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Alpharetta, GA and Atlanta, GA?
Atlanta has fewer restrictions than Alpharetta.
Alpharetta, GA
Fulton County
STRs in Fulton County collect the 8% Atlanta hotel-motel tax (or municipal equivalent), the Georgia 4% state sales tax, and the $5/night Georgia state hotel-motel fee.
View full Alpharetta rules →Atlanta, GA
Fulton County
Atlanta STR operators owe 8% city hotel-motel tax plus Georgia state taxes. The combined effective rate is approximately 15–16% depending on local sales tax. Airbnb collects state taxes; operators must file city portion separately.
View full Atlanta rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Alpharetta | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta hotel tax | 8% | - |
| State sales tax | 4% | - |
| State fee | $5/night | - |
| Atlanta license fee | $150/year | - |
| City Hotel-Motel Tax | - | 8% |
| State Sales Tax | - | 4% + local |
| Approx. Total | - | ~15–16% |
| City Filing | - | Monthly to Atlanta Finance Dept. |
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Alpharetta FAQ
Does Airbnb collect Atlanta tax?
Yes — Airbnb remits the 8% Atlanta hotel-motel tax automatically for Atlanta listings.
Is the $5/night fee per room?
No — it is per occupied unit per night under O.C.G.A. §48-13-50.3.
Atlanta FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Atlanta?
Atlanta STR operators owe 8% city hotel-motel tax plus Georgia state taxes. The combined effective rate is approximately 15–16% depending on local sales tax. Airbnb collects state taxes; operators must file city portion separately.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Atlanta?
City Hotel-Motel Tax: 8%. State Sales Tax: 4% + local. Approx. Total: ~15–16%. City Filing: Monthly to Atlanta Finance Dept..
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