Registration Rules: Lawrenceville vs Suwanee

How do I register a short-term rental in Lawrenceville?

Apply through the City of Lawrenceville's Licensing, Permits, and Plans (LPP) Portal on lawrencevillega.org after creating a free account. The Planning and Development Department issues the annual STR license for a $100 recurring fee, and applicants must declare which of their up to two STRs is their primary residence. Contact Planning at 770-963-2414 or 678-407-6583 with questions before submitting.

Can I rent out an investment property in Lawrenceville on Airbnb?

Yes, but with limits. A single owner may operate no more than two short-term rentals in Lawrenceville, and one of the two must be the owner's primary residence, so an investment-only second property is allowed only if you also operate your own home as an STR. STRs cannot be located within 500 feet of another STR and are not permitted in agricultural or rural districts.

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.