DeKalb County levies an 8% hotel-motel excise tax on STR rental income under O.C.G.A. §48-13-51(b). Half of revenue funds tourism promotion through the DeKalb Convention and Visitors Bureau. Georgia's $5/night state lodging fee also applies. Airbnb/VRBO typically auto-collect in Georgia.
DeKalb County imposes an 8% excise tax on the rent collected for occupancy at short-term rentals, authorized under O.C.G.A. §48-13-51(b). STR operators must collect and remit this tax to the county. Half of the excise tax revenues are dedicated to tourism promotion through a contract with the DeKalb Convention and Visitors Bureau. Georgia's state lodging fee ($5/night) also applies. Most major platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) automatically collect and remit Georgia taxes. Contact the DeKalb County Finance Department for specific remittance instructions.
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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