Short-term rental hosts in Decatur must collect and remit Georgia's hotel-motel excise tax. State law (GA Code §48-13-50+) allows localities to levy up to 8% hotel-motel tax. State also charges a $5/night lodging fee. Business license fee applies.
STR hosts in Decatur are subject to Georgia's hotel-motel excise tax framework under GA Code §48-13-50 et seq. The City of Decatur charges local hotel-motel tax (up to 8%) plus the state's $5/night lodging tax. Platforms like Airbnb typically collect and remit these taxes automatically in Georgia. Hosts should confirm with the City Revenue Department about business license fees.
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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