Taxes & Fees: Duluth vs Lawrenceville
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Duluth, GA and Lawrenceville, GA?
Duluth has fewer restrictions than Lawrenceville.
Duluth, GA
Gwinnett County
Duluth STRs collect 6% GA state sales tax + 3% Gwinnett SPLOST/local sales = 7% total sales + 6-8% GA hotel-motel excise. Duluth levies local hotel-motel tax (typically 5-6%). Airbnb/Vrbo collect sales tax; operators may owe excise directly.
View full Duluth rules →Lawrenceville, GA
Gwinnett County
STR stays under 30 nights incur 4% Georgia state sales tax, Gwinnett County local sales tax (~3-4%), Georgia's $5/night state hotel fee, plus Lawrenceville/Gwinnett hotel-motel excise tax (up to 8%). Total ~15-19% plus $5/night.
View full Lawrenceville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Duluth | Lawrenceville |
|---|---|---|
| GA state sales | 4% | - |
| Gwinnett local | 3% (7% total sales) | - |
| Duluth hotel-motel | ~5-6% excise | - |
| 30-day rule | No tax if 30+ days | - |
| Filing | Monthly to Duluth Finance | - |
| GA State Sales Tax | - | 4% |
| Gwinnett Local Sales | - | ~3-4% |
| GA State Hotel Fee | - | $5/night |
| Hotel-Motel Excise | - | Up to 8% |
| Stays 30+ Nights | - | Exempt |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Duluth FAQ
Does Airbnb collect all Duluth taxes automatically?
Airbnb collects GA state sales tax. Duluth hotel-motel excise tax often must be remitted directly by the host.
Are 30+ day rentals taxed in Duluth?
No. Stays of 30 days or longer are exempt from hotel-motel excise tax under Georgia law.
How often do Duluth STR operators file taxes?
Monthly filings are required with the Duluth Finance Department for hotel-motel excise tax.
Lawrenceville FAQ
Does Airbnb collect Lawrenceville's hotel-motel tax?
Airbnb collects the 4% state sales tax and $5/night state hotel fee automatically. You should confirm whether local hotel-motel tax is also collected and remit any gap to the city.
How much tax does a Lawrenceville short-term rental collect in total?
Roughly 15-19% combined (4% GA sales + ~3-4% Gwinnett local + up to 8% hotel-motel excise), plus a flat $5/night state hotel fee.
Are 30-plus-night stays taxed?
No. Under O.C.G.A. §48-13-50+, stays of 30 or more consecutive nights are exempt from the hotel-motel excise tax.
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