Taxes & Fees: Alpharetta vs Sandy Springs
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Alpharetta, GA and Sandy Springs, GA?
Sandy Springs 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 →Sandy Springs, GA
Fulton County
Sandy Springs STRs are subject to Georgia state sales tax (4% + local) and local Hotel/Motel Tax under O.C.G.A. §48-13-50 et seq.
View full Sandy Springs rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Alpharetta | Sandy Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta hotel tax | 8% | - |
| State sales tax | 4% | - |
| State fee | $5/night | - |
| Atlanta license fee | $150/year | - |
| State Sales Tax | - | 4% + local option |
| Hotel/Motel Tax | - | 5 to 8% varies by city |
| Total Burden | - | ~11 to 16% |
| State Law | - | O.C.G.A. §48-13-50 |
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.
Sandy Springs FAQ
What taxes apply to my STR?
State sales tax (4% + local), local Hotel/Motel Tax (varies), and any city-specific STR fees.
Does Airbnb collect taxes automatically?
Airbnb auto-collects state sales tax and many local taxes in Georgia. Verify with Sandy Springs and GA DOR.
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