Registration Rules: Snellville vs Suwanee

Do I need a business license for my Airbnb or Vrbo in Snellville?

Yes. Under Ordinance 2019-15, every short-term rental in Snellville (any dwelling rented for 30 consecutive nights or less) needs a separate Snellville business license filed with the Planning Department before listing. The 2026 application packet sets the fee at $250 for new applicants and $100 for renewals, and you must also register for a Snellville hotel/motel occupancy tax certificate.

What documents does Snellville's STR application require?

The application requires square footage and maximum occupancy figures, paved off-street parking-space information (right-of-way parking is not allowed), verification of code and life-safety requirements, proof of a Snellville hotel/motel occupancy tax registration certificate, and the application fee. You must also confirm security cameras are installed at all entryways and driveways.

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.