Taxes & Fees: Alpharetta vs Roswell
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Alpharetta, GA and Roswell, GA?
Roswell 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 →Roswell, GA
Fulton County
Roswell STR operators must collect the city's hotel/motel occupancy tax (commonly 8% in metro Atlanta cities) plus the 6% Georgia state sales tax via the Lodgers' Tax collection form. Registration carries a non-refundable $35 fee and requires renewal of a Roswell business license.
View full Roswell rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Alpharetta | Roswell |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta hotel tax | 8% | - |
| State sales tax | 4% | - |
| State fee | $5/night | - |
| Atlanta license fee | $150/year | - |
| Hotel/Motel Tax | - | Collected via Lodgers' Tax form |
| State Sales Tax | - | 6% (Ga.) |
| State Hotel-Motel Fee | - | $5 per night |
| Registration Fee | - | $35 non-refundable |
| Business License | - | Required after STR number issued |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Roswell FAQ
What taxes do Roswell STR hosts owe?
Hosts must collect Roswell's hotel/motel occupancy tax via the Lodgers' Tax form, plus Georgia's 6% state sales tax and the $5/night state hotel-motel fee on stays under 30 days.
Does Airbnb collect Roswell taxes automatically?
Airbnb and Vrbo collect the Georgia 6% state tax and $5/night hotel-motel fee automatically. The Roswell city occupancy tax is collected through the Lodgers' Tax form filed by the host.
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