Taxes & Fees: Lawrenceville vs Suwanee
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Lawrenceville, GA and Suwanee, GA?
Suwanee 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 →Suwanee, GA
Gwinnett County
STR stays in Suwanee are subject to 4% GA state sales tax, Gwinnett County local sales tax, and the city hotel-motel excise tax (typically 5%-8%). Operators must register with GA DOR and the city.
View full Suwanee rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Lawrenceville | Suwanee |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| GA Sales | - | 4% state |
| Gwinnett | - | ~4% local sales |
| City Excise | - | 5-8% hotel-motel |
| Total | - | ~13-15% |
| Filing | - | Monthly to city |
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.
Suwanee FAQ
Does Airbnb collect Suwanee's hotel tax?
Airbnb collects the 4% GA state sales tax but does not remit local Suwanee hotel-motel excise tax. Hosts must file monthly with the city.
What's the total tax on a Suwanee Airbnb stay?
Roughly 13-15% combined: 4% Georgia state sales, about 4% Gwinnett County local sales, and 5-8% city hotel-motel excise tax.
How often do Suwanee STR operators file hotel-motel tax?
Monthly. Returns and payments go directly to the City of Suwanee under O.C.G.A. §48-13-50+, separate from state sales tax filings.
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