Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Oklahoma City, OK (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Oklahoma City pay roughly 17.88% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Hotel TaxRaised from 5.5% to 9.25% by voters Aug. 27, 2024, effective Oct. 1, 2024 (applies to stays of 29 nights or shorter). The city states hotel tax is owed on home sharing when you rent two or more bedrooms; monthly reports are filed with the City Treasurer. Airbnb and Vrbo have agreements with the city to collect and remit on hosts' behalf; hosts using other platforms must register and remit themselves. Note: the city's home-sharing FAQ page still cites the old 5.5% rate, but the City Manager's Aug. 2025 hotel tax report and Airbnb's tax collection page confirm 9.25%. | 9.25% | varies |
| Oklahoma State Sales TaxState sales tax applies to short-term lodging; Airbnb collects and remits 4.5% of the listing price including cleaning fees as a marketplace facilitator. Hosts booking off-platform file with the Oklahoma Tax Commission. | 4.5% | varies |
| Oklahoma City Sales TaxCity local sales tax of 4.125% (combined 8.625% in Oklahoma County; 8.975% in the Canadian County portion and 8.75% in the Cleveland County portion of OKC due to county sales taxes). Platforms collect local sales/use tax where registered; otherwise host remits via the Oklahoma Tax Commission. | 4.125% | varies |
What will guests pay on a Oklahoma City stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Oklahoma City occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Oklahoma City Hotel Tax (9.25%)· collection varies | $41.63 |
| Oklahoma State Sales Tax (4.5%)· collection varies | $20.25 |
| Oklahoma City Sales Tax (4.125%)· collection varies | $18.56 |
| Total tax (17.88%) | $80.44 |
| Guest pays | $530.44 |
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 Oklahoma City and your booking platform.