Tybee Island Hotel-Motel Tax Calculator
Estimate the tax on a short-term rental stay in Tybee Island, GA (Chatham County). Every rate below comes from an official state, county or town source and is quoted on this page. At a glance: 14% plus $5 per night.
Verified total: 14% plus $5 per night. Every rate below is quoted from an official source, checked Oct 27, 2026.
Airbnb hosts: Airbnb's Georgia tax page says it collects the 4% state sales tax, county and local sales tax, the $5 per night hotel-motel fee for the first 30 nights, and all locally imposed occupancy taxes. The City's monthly return has a line to deduct lodging charges collected by a third party such as Airbnb or Vrbo, but you still file it.
Results
Tybee Island short-term rental tax rates
| Tax | Rate | Official source and quote |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia state sales tax (Georgia DOR) | 4% | Georgia DOR sales and use tax rate chart, effective October 1, 2026: "The state sales and use tax rate of 4% is included in all jurisdictions" |
| Chatham County local sales taxes: LOST, ESPLOST and SPLOST (Georgia DOR) | 3% | Georgia DOR sales and use tax rate chart, effective October 1, 2026: "025 Chatham 7 LE S" |
| City room excise tax (City of Tybee Island) | 7% | City of Tybee Island, Taxes (Room Excise Tax): "The rate of taxation shall be seven percent of taxable charges to the public for lodging accommodations" |
| Georgia state hotel-motel fee (Georgia DOR) | $5 per night (first 30 nights) | Georgia DOR State Hotel-Motel Fee FAQ: "$5.00 per night fee on each calendar night" |
| Total | 14% plus $5 per night (verified) |
How the totals check out:
- Georgia DOR sales and use tax rate chart, effective October 1, 2026 states 7% for Georgia state sales tax (Georgia DOR) plus Chatham County local sales taxes: LOST, ESPLOST and SPLOST (Georgia DOR): "025 Chatham 7 LE S"
The City's short-term rental page repeats the 7% Occupational Room tax, due to the City's Finance Department by the 20th of the following month. City of Tybee Island, Short Term Rentals: "Short-term rentals are required to remit a 7% local Occupational Room tax"
In the rate chart, Chatham's 7 is the combined state and local rate, and the letters stand for LOST, Educational (ESPLOST) and SPLOST. Georgia DOR sales and use tax rate chart, effective October 1, 2026: "S = SPLOST T = TSPLOST 1 Tf = Fulton TSPLOST L = LOST"
The Georgia fee stops on the 31st night of one continuous stay. Georgia DOR State Hotel-Motel Fee FAQ: "On the 31st day of uninterrupted continuous occupancy, the fee is no longer collected"
Cleaning fees
The Georgia rate pages used here do not say how a separate cleaning fee is treated. Airbnb's Georgia tax page says it charges sales tax on the listing price including any cleaning fees, so the calculator includes a mandatory cleaning fee by default. If you book direct, confirm with the Georgia Department of Revenue and the City before leaving it out.
Source: Airbnb Help: tax collection in Georgia: "State Sales Tax: 4% of the listing price including any cleaning fees"
How it works
Taxable amount = nightly rate x nights + other mandatory charges + the cleaning fee when it is mandatory. Tax = taxable amount x the sum of the rates (plus any additional local rate you enter). Georgia also charges a flat $5 per night state hotel-motel fee for the first 30 nights of a stay, added on top.
FAQ
What is the short-term rental tax rate in Tybee Island?
14% plus $5 per night in total for a short-term rental in Tybee Island (Chatham County), checked Oct 27, 2026. Every component is listed on this page with a quote from its official source.
Who do I pay the tax to in Tybee Island?
Sales tax and the $5 fee are filed with the Georgia Department of Revenue. The 7% City tax goes to the City of Tybee Island monthly, and a return is due even when Airbnb or Vrbo paid it.
Is the cleaning fee taxable?
The Georgia rate pages used here do not say how a separate cleaning fee is treated. Airbnb's Georgia tax page says it charges sales tax on the listing price including any cleaning fees, so the calculator includes a mandatory cleaning fee by default. If you book direct, confirm with the Georgia Department of Revenue and the City before leaving it out.
Does Airbnb collect the tax in Tybee Island?
Airbnb's Georgia tax page says it collects the 4% state sales tax, county and local sales tax, the $5 per night hotel-motel fee for the first 30 nights, and all locally imposed occupancy taxes. The City's monthly return has a line to deduct lodging charges collected by a third party such as Airbnb or Vrbo, but you still file it.
Is this tax advice?
No. It is an estimate from public sources. Rates and rules change, so confirm with the Georgia Department of Revenue and the local tax office.
Sources
- Georgia DOR sales and use tax rate chart, effective October 1, 2026 (checked Oct 27, 2026)
- City of Tybee Island, Taxes (Room Excise Tax) (checked Oct 27, 2026)
- Georgia DOR State Hotel-Motel Fee FAQ (checked Oct 27, 2026)
- City of Tybee Island, Short Term Rentals (checked Oct 27, 2026)
- City of Tybee Island, Room Tax Monthly Return (checked Oct 27, 2026)
- Airbnb Help: tax collection in Georgia (checked Oct 27, 2026)
Who pays where: Sales tax and the $5 fee are filed with the Georgia Department of Revenue. The 7% City tax goes to the City of Tybee Island monthly, and a return is due even when Airbnb or Vrbo paid it. City of Tybee Island, Room Tax Monthly Return: "A return is required even if no tax is due, or if taxes are filed and paid by a third party."
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Estimates, not tax or financial advice. Confirm rates with the Georgia Department of Revenue and your local tax office before filing.