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Johns Creek
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Johns Creek
STR effectively BANNED: zoning prohibits residential rentals under 31 consecutive days.
Find published guidance for your Johns Creek address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Johns Creek.

What you need to do in Johns Creek

Checked against the source
  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    STR effectively BANNED: zoning prohibits residential rentals under 31 consecutive days.

  2. No action
    No dedicated short-term rental license

    The record says Johns Creek has no STR-specific license. Tax registration below still applies.

  3. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 7% Johns Creek 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.

STR effectively BANNED: zoning prohibits residential rentals under 31 consecutive days. The published guide for Johns Creek lists 7% local 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.

At a glance.

Local tax
7%
State tax
4%
Total for a direct booking
11%
License
Not required
Local filing
Platform collects
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Tax details

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

Johns Creek: Recorded remittance instructions

City HMT 7% (hotels/B&B in non-residential only) + state taxes

Source for these notes: library.municode.com: code of ordinances

Platform tax collection guidance for Johns Creek

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

  • Collection of the 7% local 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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FigureValueSourceStatus
Johns Creek occupancy tax7%
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Georgia state sales tax4%
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Georgia filing and tax guidanceSee guidance
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Licensing recordNot required
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Johns Creek STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Johns Creek occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Johns Creek?

A dedicated STR license is not required in Johns Creek. Separate state and local registration duties are listed above.

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.