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Jasper
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Oct 2026

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

What you need to do in Jasper

Checked against the source
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Jasper

    The record lists no ban. Zoning and HOA rules for your address still apply.

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

    No city STR-specific ordinance; standard business license applies; Pickens County separately administers county HMT for county-area lodging/STRs

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

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

  4. To do
    File monthly returns for direct bookings

    Due by the 20th (per the source). If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.

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

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What to know.

The published guide for Jasper lists 6% 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. A license or registration is required.

At a glance.

Local 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.

Jasper: Recorded exemptions

No tax on rent for day 11 onward of stays exceeding 10 continuous days; persons certifying their residence was destroyed by fire/casualty; GA state/local govt employees/officials on public business (with documentation or govt card); foreign diplomats exempted by treaty (US State Dept documentation); amounts paid directly by the US, GA, or their instrumentalities (jasper-ga.us Hotel-Motel Tax Form).

Jasper: Recorded penalties and interest

Penalty 5% or $5.00, whichever is greater, of amount due per month (max 25%/$25); interest 1% per month or fraction thereof; 3% vendor credit when paid timely; tax due monthly by the 20th (jasper-ga.us).

Jasper: Recorded remittance instructions

6% HMT to City of Jasper monthly

Jasper: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Source for these notes: jasper-ga.us

Platform tax collection guidance for Jasper

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 for the required license or registration with the licensing office before you list.

  • Collection of the 6% local tax

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

  • File your tax returns

    File monthly returns for direct bookings. Due by the 20th (per the source). If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

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Jasper 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.

Jasper STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Jasper occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Jasper?

A license or registration is required.

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?

File monthly returns for direct bookings. Due by the 20th (per the source). If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.