Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in St. Louis, MO (2026)
Short-term rental guests in St. Louis pay roughly 14.47% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri state sales taxApplies to stays of 29 nights or less. Airbnb collects and remits for St. Louis listings; Vrbo does not, so those hosts must register and remit themselves. Local city/county sales taxes also apply on top. | 4.225% | varies |
| Hotel/Motel Room Sales Tax (Convention and Sports Tax)City of St. Louis room tax remitted to the License Collector; funds convention facilities at America's Center. Airbnb collects it for its listings (stays of 31 nights or less); other hosts remit monthly themselves. | 3.5% | varies |
| Convention and Tourism TaxCity of St. Louis quarterly room tax remitted to the License Collector for the Convention and Visitors Commission. Airbnb collects it for its listings; other hosts remit themselves. | 3.75% | varies |
| Short-Term Rental Business License fee (Proposition S)Ordinance 72095, effective 2026-02-23: 3% of rent charged for each short-term rental, paid quarterly to the License Collector. The City may enter voluntary agreements with platforms to collect; absent an agreement, operators remit directly. At least 50% of proceeds fund affordable housing. | 3% | varies |
What will guests pay on a St. Louis stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
St. Louis occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Missouri state sales tax (4.225%)· collection varies | $19.01 |
| Hotel/Motel Room Sales Tax (Convention and Sports Tax) (3.5%)· collection varies | $15.75 |
| Convention and Tourism Tax (3.75%)· collection varies | $16.88 |
| Short-Term Rental Business License fee (Proposition S) (3%)· collection varies | $13.50 |
| Total tax (14.47%) | $65.14 |
| Guest pays | $515.14 |
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 St. Louis and your booking platform.