What taxes do STR hosts need to pay?

Short-term rental hosts typically need to pay a combination of: (1) State sales tax, (2) State lodging/occupancy tax, (3) County lodging tax, and (4) City/municipal tax. Total effective rates range from 0% to over 20% depending on your jurisdiction.

Does Airbnb collect taxes for me?

Airbnb collects state-level taxes automatically in most states. However, many county and city taxes are NOT collected by Airbnb — you are responsible for those. Check the reference table in our calculator for your state, and verify in your Airbnb account under Settings > Taxes.

What happens if I don't collect occupancy taxes?

You can face penalties including fines for non-collection, interest on unpaid taxes, back-payment of all taxes that should have been collected, and in some cases, loss of your STR permit or licence. Tax authorities are increasingly auditing STR hosts using platform data.

How do I register to collect taxes?

Visit your state's Department of Revenue website to register for a sales/lodging tax permit. For county and city taxes, check your local government's website. Some jurisdictions require separate registrations for state vs local taxes. Registration is typically free or costs a small fee ($10-50).

Are STR taxes the same as income tax?

No. Occupancy/lodging taxes are collected FROM GUESTS and passed through to the government — you don't pay them from your own pocket. Income tax is a separate obligation on your profit. This calculator covers occupancy/lodging taxes only, not income tax.

Do taxes vary by how many nights I rent?

In most jurisdictions, these taxes apply to short-term rentals only (stays under 30 consecutive days in most states). Stays longer than 30 days are typically exempt from lodging/occupancy taxes. Some states use 28-day or 90-day thresholds.

What are the highest-taxed STR markets in the US?

The highest total effective hotel occupancy tax rates include: Chicago IL (~25.9%), Philadelphia PA (~20.5%), San Antonio TX (~18.75%), Seattle WA (~18.6%), and Maui HI (~18% as of Jan 2026). The national average state-level rate is approximately 7.3%, but local taxes can double or triple the total.

Do Canadian Airbnb hosts need to collect GST/HST?

Yes, in most cases. If your total taxable revenues from all activities exceed CAD $30,000 in any 12-month rolling period, you must register for and collect GST/HST (5%) from guests and remit it to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Below $30,000 you qualify as a small supplier and registration is optional. Airbnb collects and remits GST/HST on its platform, but hosts may still have their own CRA registration obligations depending on revenue.

What is the difference between HST provinces and GST+PST provinces in Canada for STR hosts?

HST provinces (Ontario 13%, Nova Scotia 15%, New Brunswick 15%, Newfoundland & Labrador 15%, PEI 15%) combine federal GST and provincial sales tax into one harmonised rate. GST+PST provinces (BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Quebec) charge the federal 5% GST plus a separate provincial sales tax. Alberta, Yukon, NWT, and Nunavut only charge the 5% federal GST with no provincial sales tax.

Does Airbnb collect all taxes for Canadian short-term rental hosts?

Airbnb collects and remits GST/HST in all Canadian provinces and QST in Quebec. It also collects many provincial accommodation levies (BC MRDT, Alberta Tourism Levy, QC TAAHE). Municipal taxes vary by city. Always verify your specific situation in your Airbnb account under Settings > Taxes and check with your local municipality.

What is the MRDT in British Columbia and does Airbnb collect it?

The Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) is a 2-3% accommodation tax in participating BC municipalities including Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler (3%), and Kelowna. Airbnb collects MRDT in most BC cities with active MRDT agreements. If you list on other platforms or accept direct bookings, you may need to collect and remit MRDT yourself through the eTaxBC portal.

Updated for 2026 — US & Canada

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Airbnb Tax Estimator — Calculate Your STR Tax Liability by State

Professional-grade tax modeling for short-term rental hosts. Plan your liability with precision for the 2026 season.

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2026 Tax Projection • Live Model

Estimated Revenue

$142,500

Projected Tax

$18,420

Effective Rate

12.9%

Category Breakdown

Real-time

Occupancy Tax8.5%

Federal Income14.2%

State / Local4.1%

2026 Forecast

Est. Savings

$4,200

Projected Net Income

$142,580

Federal Tax

$28,450

State & Local

$12,120

Effective Tax Rate22.4%

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Average Nightly Rate (USD)Your average nightly rate before cleaning fees and taxes.

Average Booking Length (nights)Your typical booking duration. Most STR hosts average 2–4 nights.

~79 bookings/year at 65% occupancy

Expected Occupancy Rate: 65%The percentage of nights your listing is booked. US average is 55–65%. Adjust based on your market.

0%US avg ~62%100%

Number of ListingsIf you host multiple properties in this location, multiply the tax obligation accordingly.

Estimated annual revenue: $35,588across 1 listing

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Airbnb collects & remitsVerify for your areaHost must collect & remitNot applicable

State ↕	State Rate ↕	Airbnb Collects State? ↕	County?	City?	Notes
Alabama(AL)	8.0%	Airbnb collectsYes	Airbnb collectsYes	Airbnb collectsYes	Airbnb collects and remits state, most county, and most city lodging taxes in Alabama.
Alaska(AK)	None	—N/A	You collect & remitNo	Verify for your areaPartial	No state tax. Airbnb collects Anchorage head tax only. All other local taxes are host responsibility.
Arizona(AZ)	5.6%	Airbnb collectsYes	Airbnb collectsYes	Airbnb collectsYes	Airbnb collects and remits Arizona state, county, and city TPT taxes for most jurisdictions.
Arkansas(AR)	8.5%	Verify for your areaPartial	You collect & remitNo	You collect & remitNo	Airbnb collects state sales tax only. Tourism tax and local taxes are host responsibility.
California(CA)	None	—N/A	Verify for your areaPartial	Verify for your areaPartial	No state lodging tax. Airbnb collects TOT for some cities (LA, SF, San Diego) but many cities are NOT collected. Always verify for your specific city.
Colorado(CO)	3.9%	Airbnb collectsYes	Airbnb collectsYes	Verify for your areaPartial	Airbnb collects state sales + lodging tax and county sales tax. City lodging taxes (especially ski towns) are often NOT collected. Hosts in resort areas should verify carefully.
Connecticut(CT)	15.0%	Airbnb collectsYes	—N/A	—N/A	Airbnb collects and remits the full 15% Connecticut rooms tax. No separate county/city tax.
Delaware(DE)	8.0%	Airbnb collectsYes	Verify for your areaPartial	You collect & remitNo	Airbnb collects Delaware state lodging tax. Some local taxes are not collected.
Florida(FL)	6.0%	Airbnb collectsYes	Verify for your areaPartial	Verify for your areaPartial	Airbnb collects Florida state sales tax (6%) and discretionary sales surtax. Many county Tourist Development Taxes (TDT) are NOT collected. Verify for your county.
Georgia(GA)	4.0%	You collect & remitNo	You collect & remitNo	You collect & remitNo	Airbnb does NOT collect Georgia state sales tax, county hotel-motel taxes, or city accommodation taxes. Hosts are responsible for all tax collection and remittance.
Hawaii(HI)	15.0%	You collect & remitNo	You collect & remitNo	You collect & remitNo	Airbnb DOES NOT collect GET or TAT in Hawaii. All hosts must register with Hawaii DOR, file monthly GET returns, and file monthly TAT returns. Non-compliance carries heavy penalties.
Idaho(ID)	8.0%	Airbnb collectsYes	You collect & remitNo	You collect & remitNo	Airbnb collects Idaho state sales and travel tax. Local taxes are host responsibility.
Illinois(IL)	7.3%	Verify for your areaPartial	You collect & remitNo	Verify for your areaPartial	Airbnb collects Illinois state taxes. Chicago city taxes and Cook County taxes are partially collected. Verify for your specific municipality.
Indiana(IN)	8.0%	Airbnb collectsYes	You collect & remitNo	You collect & remitNo	Airbnb collects Indiana state taxes. County innkeeper's taxes are host responsibility.
Iowa(IA)	11.0%	Airbnb collectsYes	You collect & remitNo	You collect & remitNo	Airbnb collects Iowa state taxes. Local taxes are host responsibility.
Kansas(KS)	8.0%	Verify for your areaPartial	You collect & remitNo	You collect & remitNo	Airbnb collects Kansas state sales tax but NOT the transient guest tax in many cases. Local taxes are host responsibility.
Kentucky(KY)	7.0%	Airbnb collectsYes	You collect & remitNo	You collect & remitNo	Airbnb collects Kentucky state taxes. Local taxes are host responsibility.
Louisiana(LA)	8.9%	Airbnb collectsYes	Verify for your areaPartial	Verify for your areaPartial	Airbnb collects Louisiana state taxes. Orleans Parish and some city taxes are collected. Verify with your local authority.
Maine(ME)	14.5%	Airbnb collectsYes	—N/A	Verify for your areaPartial	Airbnb collects Maine state lodging tax. No county lodging taxes. Some city taxes may apply.
Maryland(MD)	6.0%	You collect & remitNo	Verify for your areaPartial	You collect & remitNo	Airbnb does NOT consistently collect Maryland taxes. County hotel taxes are host responsibility in most jurisdictions. Verify carefully.
Massachusetts(MA)	11.4%	Airbnb collectsYes	Verify for your areaPartial	Verify for your areaPartial	Airbnb collects Massachusetts state room occupancy tax and most local option taxes. Community impact fees may be host responsibility. Verify.
Michigan(MI)	6.0%	Airbnb collectsYes	Verify for your areaPartial	You collect & remitNo	Airbnb collects Michigan sales tax. Local convention taxes may not be collected.
Minnesota(MN)	6.9%	You collect & remitNo	Verify for your areaPartial	Verify for your areaPartial	Airbnb does NOT collect Minnesota state sales tax. Some city taxes are collected. Hosts must register for state lodging tax and local taxes.
Mississippi(MS)	9.0%	Airbnb collectsYes	You collect & remitNo	You collect & remitNo	Airbnb collects Mississippi state taxes. Local taxes are host responsibility.
Missouri(MO)	8.4%	Verify for your areaPartial	You collect & remitNo	You collect & remitNo	Airbnb collection in Missouri is inconsistent. Local taxes not collected. Verify for your city.
Montana(MT)	8.0%	Airbnb collectsYes	You collect & remitNo	You collect & remitNo	Airbnb collects Montana state lodging taxes. Local taxes are host responsibility.
Nebraska(NE)	6.5%	Airbnb collectsYes	You collect & remitNo	You collect & remitNo	Airbnb collects state taxes. Local taxes host responsibility.
Nevada(NV)	6.8%	Airbnb collectsYes	Airbnb collectsYes	Airbnb collectsYes	Airbnb collects Nevada state and most county/city taxes including Clark County room taxes.
New Hampshire(NH)	9.0%	Airbnb collectsYes	—N/A	—N/A	Airbnb collects New Hampshire rooms tax. No local lodging taxes to worry about.
New Jersey(NJ)	11.6%	Airbnb collectsYes	Verify for your areaPartial	Verify for your areaPartial	Airbnb collects NJ state taxes. Some city/county taxes are collected. Verify for your municipality.
New Mexico(NM)	5.0%	Airbnb collectsYes	You collect & remitNo	You collect & remitNo	Airbnb collects NM gross receipts tax. Local taxes are host responsibility.
New York(NY)	8.0%	Verify for your areaPartial	Verify for your areaPartial	Verify for your areaPartial	Airbnb collection in NY is complicated. NYC has strict STR regulations. State taxes partially collected. Verify your specific situation.
North Carolina(NC)	4.8%	You collect & remitNo	Verify for your areaPartial	Verify for your areaPartial	Airbnb does NOT collect NC state sales tax. Some county occupancy taxes collected. Always verify with your county.
North Dakota(ND)	6.0%	Airbnb collectsYes	You collect & remitNo	You collect & remitNo	Airbnb collects state taxes. Local taxes host responsibility.
Ohio(OH)	5.8%	Airbnb collectsYes	Verify for your areaPartial	You collect & remitNo	Airbnb collects Ohio state sales tax. County lodging taxes are partially collected. Verify for your county.
Oklahoma(OK)	9.0%	Airbnb collectsYes	You collect & remitNo	You collect & remitNo	Airbnb collects state taxes. Local taxes host responsibility.
Oregon(OR)	1.8%	Airbnb collectsYes	Verify for your areaPartial	Verify for your areaPartial	Airbnb collects Oregon state lodging tax. Some city taxes collected (Portland). Verify for your city.
Pennsylvania(PA)	12.0%	Airbnb collectsYes	Verify for your areaPartial	Verify for your areaPartial	Airbnb collects PA state hotel tax. Some city taxes are collected. Verify for Philadelphia or Pittsburgh.
Rhode Island(RI)	13.0%	Airbnb collectsYes	—N/A	—N/A	Airbnb collects RI state hotel and sales taxes. No separate county taxes.
South Carolina(SC)	6.0%	You collect & remitNo	Verify for your areaPartial	Verify for your areaPartial	Airbnb does NOT collect SC state sales tax. Some local accommodation taxes partially collected. Hosts must register with SCDOR.
South Dakota(SD)	6.0%	Airbnb collectsYes	You collect & remitNo	You collect & remitNo	Airbnb collects state taxes. Local taxes host responsibility.
Tennessee(TN)	7.0%	Airbnb collectsYes	Verify for your areaPartial	Verify for your areaPartial	Airbnb collects TN state sales tax and county-level sales tax, but NOT county lodging/hotel taxes. Nashville and most city hotel taxes are NOT collected — host must register with the city and file monthly. Verify for your specific city.
Texas(TX)	6.0%	Airbnb collectsYes	Verify for your areaPartial	Verify for your areaPartial	Airbnb collects Texas state hotel occupancy tax (6%). County hotel taxes are partially collected. Most city hotel taxes (7–9%) are NOT collected by Airbnb — hosts must register and remit to their city independently. Verify for your specific city in Airbnb Settings → Taxes.
Utah(UT)	4.8%	Airbnb collectsYes	Verify for your areaPartial	You collect & remitNo	Airbnb collects Utah state sales tax. County transient room taxes are partially collected. Ski resort area extra taxes often not collected.
Vermont(VT)	15.0%	Airbnb collectsYes	—N/A	—N/A	Airbnb collects all Vermont state taxes. No county/city taxes.
Virginia(VA)	5.3%	You collect & remitNo	Verify for your areaPartial	Verify for your areaPartial	Airbnb does NOT collect Virginia state taxes. Some local transient occupancy taxes are collected. Hosts must register with VA DOR and local authority.
Washington(WA)	8.8%	Airbnb collectsYes	Verify for your areaPartial	Verify for your areaPartial	Airbnb collects WA state sales and lodging taxes. Some city/county taxes are collected. Verify for Seattle.
Washington DC(DC)	20.9%	Airbnb collectsYes	—N/A	—N/A	Airbnb collects DC hotel tax. DC is a city-state so no separate county/city taxes.
West Virginia(WV)	12.0%	Airbnb collectsYes	You collect & remitNo	You collect & remitNo	Airbnb collects WV state taxes. Local taxes host responsibility.
Wisconsin(WI)	5.0%	Airbnb collectsYes	Verify for your areaPartial	You collect & remitNo	Airbnb collects WI state sales tax. County room taxes are partially collected. Verify for your county.
Wyoming(WY)	9.0%	Airbnb collectsYes	You collect & remitNo	You collect & remitNo	Airbnb collects WY state taxes. Local taxes host responsibility.

Data covers all 50 states + DC. Rates updated March 2026. Always verify current rates with your state Department of Revenue.

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STR Tax Calendar 2026

Key filing deadlines for short-term rental hosts. Exact dates vary by state — always confirm with your local tax authority.

Jan 20

Q4 Returns Due

Quarterly filers: Oct–Dec remittance due in most states.

Apr 20

Q1 Returns Due

Quarterly filers: Jan–Mar remittance due in most states.

Jul 20

Q2 Returns Due

Quarterly filers: Apr–Jun remittance due in most states.

Oct 20

Q3 Returns Due

Quarterly filers: Jul–Sep remittance due in most states.

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This tool provides estimates based on publicly available tax rate data and is for informational purposes only. Tax rates change frequently and may vary based on your specific property type, location, and circumstances. Always verify current rates with your local tax authority before making financial decisions. This is not tax advice — consult a qualified tax professional for your specific situation. Partial collection amounts shown here use an approximate 50% estimate; actual amounts depend on which specific taxes your platform collects. Last updated: March 2026.

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