Taxes & Fees: Duluth vs Snellville
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Duluth, GA and Snellville, GA?
Duluth and Snellville have similar restriction levels.
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 →Snellville, GA
Gwinnett County
Stays under 90 days subject to: 4% GA state sales tax + Gwinnett County local option sales taxes + hotel-motel excise tax. $5/night state hotel fee (O.C.G.A. §48-13-50.3) also applies.
View full Snellville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Duluth | Snellville |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| State Sales Tax | - | 4% |
| State Hotel Fee | - | $5/night |
| Gwinnett Hotel-Motel Tax | - | Applies |
| Local Sales Tax | - | Gwinnett SPLOST applies |
| Platform Collection | - | Airbnb/VRBO collect state |
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.
Snellville FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Snellville?
Hotel/motel occupancy tax registration required with STR application. GA 4% state sales tax plus local taxes apply. Gwinnett County hotel-motel tax rate applies.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Snellville?
Hotel-Motel Tax: Registration required with application. State Sales Tax: 4%. Application Fee: Required (amount per city). State Law: GA §48-13-50+.
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