Taxes & Fees: Lawrenceville vs Snellville
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Lawrenceville, GA and Snellville, GA?
Snellville has fewer restrictions than Lawrenceville.
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 →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 | Lawrenceville | Snellville |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| 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.
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.
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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