Registration Rules: Duluth vs Suwanee

How do I register an Airbnb in Duluth, Georgia?

Apply through the City of Duluth online permitting portal for a Short-Term Rental permit before you list. The $200 application requires a scaled site plan, floor plan, septic approval from Gwinnett County Environmental Health if applicable, and proof of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers. The Planning and Development Division has 14 days to review for completeness; reach them at 770-476-1790.

Does Duluth GA charge any taxes on short-term rentals?

Yes. Beyond the $200 STR permit fee, Duluth imposes a hotel-motel excise tax under Chapter 7, Article XIX of the city code on rentals of 30 days or fewer, and Georgia state sales tax also applies. Confirm current rates and filing schedules with the city Finance Department before you begin collecting from guests.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Suwanee, GA?

Suwanee does not have a dedicated short-term rental permit or registry, but operating any rental inside city limits as a business requires an Occupational Tax Certificate from the Business Services Department at 330 Town Center Avenue (770-945-8996). Renewals are due by March 31 each year. Always check your HOA covenants because many Suwanee subdivisions restrict rentals under 30 days even when the city does not.

What taxes apply to Suwanee short-term rentals?

Stays of fewer than 30 consecutive days owe Georgia 4% state sales tax, the state $5-per-night Hotel-Motel Fee (O.C.G.A. Sec. 48-13-50.3), and Suwanee's local hotel/motel excise tax authorized under O.C.G.A. Sec. 48-13-50 through 51. Register with the Georgia Department of Revenue and remit the city excise tax monthly through the Business Services Department; stays of 30+ consecutive days are exempt.