Who uses the Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate Application?

Property owners intending to rent a dwelling in Houston County for stays of 30 days or less use the application to seek an Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate.

What information does the application ask for?

It requests ownership and property details, local contact information, bedroom measurements, maximum overnight occupants, and onsite parking spaces.

How do I submit the application?

Submit it to the Houston County Board of Commissioners at 200 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31088. The form lists different application fees based on filing date and a separate renewal fee.

Do I need a notary for this application?

No. The application has an owner signature and date line but no notary block; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

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Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate Application

Houston County property owners use this application to seek an Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate for a short-term rental.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Houston County · Houston County, Houston County, Georgia
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: houstoncountyga.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This application is for property owners who intend to rent a dwelling in Houston County for stays of 30 days or less. It asks for ownership, property, local contact, bedroom, occupancy, and parking information, and includes license conditions and requirements. The form lists application and renewal fees and describes obligations for tax returns, records, guest notices, and short-term rental safety.

Who needs it

Property owners intending to operate a short-term rental in Houston County must complete this application for an Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Houston County Board of Commissioners, 200 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31088. The form lists fees of $150 before July 1, $75 on or after July 1, and $100 for renewals.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated by the property owner without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate Application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Enter ownership, property, local contact, bedroom, occupancy, and parking information, then sign and date the application.
3
Review The Requirements
Review the license conditions and requirements included in the application, including its listed fees.
4
Submit To The County
Submit the application to the Houston County Board of Commissioners at 200 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31088.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate Application?: Property owners intending to rent a dwelling in Houston County for stays of 30 days or less use the application to seek an Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate.
What information does the application ask for?: It requests ownership and property details, local contact information, bedroom measurements, maximum overnight occupants, and onsite parking spaces.
How do I submit the application?: Submit it to the Houston County Board of Commissioners at 200 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA 31088. The form lists different application fees based on filing date and a separate renewal fee.
Do I need a notary for this application?: No. The application has an owner signature and date line but no notary block; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

Need something notarized?

This Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate Application doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Houston County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.