Kennesaw STR operators must collect and remit Hotel/Motel Excise Tax (8%). Documentation of tax payments required for annual certificate renewal. State 4% hotel tax + $5/night fee also applies.
The Kennesaw STR Ordinance requires operators to collect and remit the Hotel/Motel Excise Tax (8%) to the City of Kennesaw. Documentation confirming excise tax submission for active rental months must be provided upon annual certificate renewal. Georgia state hotel-motel tax (4%) and the $5/night state per-room fee also apply. Platforms like Airbnb and VRBO collect and remit most taxes automatically for hosts using those platforms. Independent rental operators must file and remit directly with the city.
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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