Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens websites for Clarke County service pros
Athens and Clarke County run as one unified government, and the county says about 5,000 businesses are registered with it. A website that looks the part helps you stand out in that crowd.
One unified government, about 5,000 businesses
Athens-Clarke County's Business Tax Division issues the occupation tax certificate, the document most people call a business license. Businesses inside Bogart or Winterville register with those cities instead, per the county's page.
The University of Georgia, a land-grant university, is in Athens. Students, staff and visiting families keep rental turnovers, moves and home repairs coming, often on tight semester schedules.
Work that follows the university calendar
- Cleaning Rental turnovers around the university calendar fit a booking form that asks for move-out dates.
- Moving Student and staff moves bunch up at semester changes. Show your open dates and a fast quote form.
- Handyman Rental owners need small fixes between tenants. List what you take on and your typical response time.
- Pest control Older rental houses need regular treatment. Recurring plans sell well on a clear pricing page.
Athens design picks
Booking-friendly layouts for cleaners, movers and rental crews.
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Clarke County and next door
We build for businesses across Athens-Clarke County and nearby towns. Tell us whether you also work in Bogart, Winterville or neighboring counties and we list it.
Storm days and game days
Spring storms and fall football weekends both shift schedules. A short notice you can update on your homepage keeps customers in the loop, and we change it when you ask.
Athens-Clarke occupation tax steps
From the county's business tax page, new-business guide and application.
- Zoning first, even at an old location
- The county's new-business guide says the first step is checking that your business meets zoning for its location, even if another business was there before. Home businesses need a Home Occupation Approval from the Planning Department. Athens-Clarke County
- Occupation tax certificate
- Filed with the Business Tax Office at 375 Satula Avenue (706-613-3050). The application says new businesses pay before they start operating, renewals are due on or before April 1, and businesses that start after July 1 pay 50% of the tax. The certificate should be posted prominently. Athens-Clarke County · Athens-Clarke County · Athens-Clarke County
Athens business groups
We're not affiliated. The chamber is a good place to meet local owners.
Athens questions
Is Athens licensing city or county?
Both at once. Athens-Clarke County is a unified government, so one Business Tax Division handles it. Bogart and Winterville handle their own.
When are Athens renewals due?
The county's application says renewals are due on or before April 1 each year.
I'm starting in July. Do I pay the full year?
The application says businesses that start after July 1 pay 50% of the tax amount.
Can my site target university rentals?
Yes. We can add a section for landlords and student move-outs, with booking dates.
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