7 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
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Gwinnett County adopted STR ordinance requiring registration for short-term rentals (under 30 days) in unincorporated areas. Annual permit, inspections, and operator contact required.
Gwinnett STR ordinance incorporates county noise rules with emphasis on quiet hours 11 PM-7 AM. Three substantiated noise complaints can trigger permit revocation.
Gwinnett County levies 8% hotel-motel excise tax on STR stays under 30 days. Plus GA state sales tax 4% and Gwinnett local sales tax 2%. Total ~14% tax.
Gwinnett STR ordinance requires off-street parking for all guest vehicles. Typically 1 space per bedroom. Street parking by STR guests often restricted in subdivisions.
Gwinnett STR occupancy typically capped at 2 per bedroom plus 2 additional, or per building code — whichever is less. Maximum often 10-12 occupants.
Gwinnett STR operators must carry $1 million liability insurance or use platform coverage (Airbnb AirCover, VRBO Liability). Proof required at registration.
Gwinnett County's recently adopted unincorporated-area short-term rental ordinance focuses on annual licensing, third-party safety inspections to IPMC standards, and a 24/7 local agent rule, but does not impose a fixed annual night cap or maximum-rented-days limit on hosted or unhosted STRs.
4 cities in Gwinnett County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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