Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Washington, DC (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Washington pay roughly 15.95% in combined occupancy and lodging taxes. Here's the itemized breakdown, who collects each one, and what you may need to remit yourself.
Itemized tax rates
| Tax | Rate | Who collects |
|---|---|---|
| DC Sales and Use Tax on Transient Accommodations (hotel/short-term rental tax)Temporarily increased from 14.95% to 15.95% effective April 1, 2023, and extended through September 30, 2027 by the FY2026 Budget Support Act (beginning Oct 1, 2025 the extra 1% goes to DC local funds instead of Destination DC). D.C. Code § 30-201.08 requires booking services (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.) to collect and remit these taxes on behalf of hosts; hosts taking direct bookings must remit to the DC Office of Tax and Revenue themselves. DC has no separate county tax. | 15.95% | platform |
What will guests pay on a Washington stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Washington occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| DC Sales and Use Tax on Transient Accommodations (hotel/short-term rental tax) (15.95%)· usually collected by platform | $71.78 |
| Total tax (15.95%) | $71.78 |
| Guest pays | $521.78 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 12, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Washington and your booking platform.