Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Springfield, IL (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Springfield pay roughly 14% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax35 ILCS 145/3: 5% of 94% of gross rental receipts plus an additional 1% of 94% (about 5.64% of the gross bill). Since July 1, 2025 (PA 104-0006 / IDOR Bulletin FY 2025-28), hosting platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo that meet the re-renter thresholds must register and remit; hosts taking direct bookings must register with IDOR and file Form RHM-1 themselves. Effective July 1, 2026 (PA 104-0468), the 200-transaction threshold is removed and platforms meeting a $100,000 remittance threshold are the responsible 'hotel marketplace facilitator.' | 6% | platform |
| City of Springfield Hotel and Motel Room TaxCode § 100.26: 8% of rent for stays of 30 consecutive days or less (current rate set by Ord. No. 366-09-21, adopted 9-7-2021). The tax code's 'Hotel' definition expressly includes 'tourist homes or courts, lodging houses, rooming houses, room and/or house rentals and apartment houses,' so STRs are covered. Airbnb's Illinois tax-collection page lists a Springfield 'Hotel and Motel Room Tax' that it collects and remits, but shows 7% — apparently the pre-2021 rate — so hosts should confirm the full 8% is being remitted; hosts on platforms that do not collect must file monthly returns with the city Office of Budget and Management. | 8% | varies |
What will guests pay on a Springfield stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Springfield occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Illinois Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax (6%)· usually collected by platform | $27.00 |
| City of Springfield Hotel and Motel Room Tax (8%)· collection varies | $36.00 |
| Total tax (14%) | $63.00 |
| Guest pays | $513.00 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 21, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Springfield and your booking platform.