GA HB896

Hall County governing authority is authorized to levy an excise tax of up to 8% on hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, cabin, campground, and other short-term lodging accommodations

Hall County adopted a resolution on February 13, 2025, specifying the tax rate, projects, tourism development purposes, and allocation of proceeds

At least 50% of tax revenue collected above the 5% baseline rate must be spent on promoting tourism, conventions, and trade shows through the county's designated destination marketing organization

Remaining revenue collected above the 5% rate must be expended for tourism product development