Acworth requires STRs to use a platform that collects hotel/motel tax. State hotel-motel tax 4% + $5/night fee. Local Acworth hotel-motel excise tax also applies. OTC required annually.
Acworth's STR ordinance (§73-7.8.3) requires all short-term rentals to register on a platform that collects hotel/motel tax. Georgia state hotel-motel tax is 4% on the rental price (stays ≤89 nights) plus a $5/night per-room state fee. Local Acworth hotel/motel excise tax also applies per GA Code §48-13-50+. Platforms like Airbnb and VRBO collect and remit most applicable taxes automatically. Operators using other platforms must file and remit directly with the City. An annual Occupational Tax Certificate is required.
Failure to collect/remit taxes: penalties plus interest. GA DOR enforcement for state taxes. City enforcement for local Hotel/Motel Tax.
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Acworth Code Ch. 54 (Offenses) — unreasonable noise disturbances prohibited. Quiet hours generally 10 PM–7 AM. Violations reported to Acworth Code Compliance...
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Acworth Ch. 54 noise provisions apply to construction. Standard practice 7 AM–7 PM weekdays. No construction noise during quiet hours (10 PM–7 AM). Building ...
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Acworth Code Ch. 52 (Nuisances) and Ch. 54 — persistent animal noise that unreasonably disturbs neighbors is a violation. Cobb County Animal Control (770-499...
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Acworth regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound permits available for events. O.C.G.A. §16-11-39 applies to unreasonable disturban...
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Acworth follows GA Code §40-6-200+ for street parking. Vehicles must be operable, on approved surfaces, and not blocking traffic or driveways. Inoperable veh...
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Acworth Zoning §73-199C — RVs, boats, and trailers must be stored to the side or rear of the principal structure on an improved surface (concrete or pervious...
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