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Ball Ground
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

Start with the recorded local taxes and permit overview for Ball Ground, Georgia. Check the current requirements for your exact address.

What you need to do in Ball Ground

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  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Ball Ground

    Cherokee Co certificate ordinance (2021; Ch.18 Art III Sec 18-380; $50 fee) covers unincorporated only.

  2. To do
    Get the Ball Ground short-term rental license or registration

    Fee: $50 fee) covers unincorporated only.

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 6% Cherokee County occupancy tax for you

    That is per the record. On direct bookings, you collect and remit it yourself.

  4. To confirm
    Find out how often you file and when returns are due

    The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.

Verify each step with the authority before you file or apply. Source

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What to know.

Cherokee Co certificate ordinance (2021; Ch.18 Art III Sec 18-380; $50 fee) covers unincorporated only. The published guide for Ball Ground lists 6% county occupancy tax. The state table lists a 4% Georgia state sales tax in addition. The state base rate excludes local taxes and the separate $5 per night state hotel-motel fee where applicable. A license or registration is required. Fee: $50 fee) covers unincorporated only.

At a glance.

County tax
6%
State tax
4%
Total for a direct booking
10%
License
Required
Local filing
Platform collects
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Tax details

Exemptions, penalties, filing information, and effective dates from the linked sources.

Ball Ground: Recorded remittance instructions

(no HMT on file)

Source: cherokeecountyga.gov: short term rentals

Cherokee County: Recorded exemptions

Exempt from the hotel-motel excise tax: guests whose home was destroyed by fire or other casualty; meeting rooms and other facilities or accommodations provided without charge; Georgia state or local government officials/employees traveling on official business; and charges for continuous use after the first 30 days of continuous occupancy (O.C.G.A. § 48-13-51(h)).

Source: dca.georgia.gov: hotel motel excise tax

Cherokee County: County tax applicability

The county tax is shown separately from municipal tax.

Platform tax collection guidance for Ball Ground

Collection is shown separately for each booking channel. Direct-booking taxes are paid by the host.

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbPlatform collectsPlatform collects
VrboPlatform collectsPlatform collects
Booking.comPlatform collectsPlatform collects
DirectYou collect and remitYou collect and remit

Platform collects means the platform pays that tax. You collect and remit means you pay it. Collection details unavailable identifies a missing answer for that channel. Filing duties are listed separately.

Your next steps

  • Get the required license or registration

    Apply before you list. Fee: $50 fee) covers unincorporated only.

  • Collection of the 6% county tax

    Platforms collect this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

  • File your tax returns

    Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

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Cherokee County occupancy tax6%
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Georgia state sales tax4%
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Georgia filing and tax guidanceSee guidance
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Licensing recordRequired
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Ball Ground STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Ball Ground occupancy taxes?

Airbnb collects this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Ball Ground?

A license or registration is required. Fee: $50 fee) covers unincorporated only.

What happens if I don't file?

Penalties and interest depend on the tax and authority. Check the applicable rules and contact the authority about any missed filings or payments.

How often do I file?

Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.