Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Bend, OR (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Bend pay roughly 11.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| City of Bend Room TaxBC Chapter 12.05. Hosts must register a room tax account with the city and file monthly or quarterly; Airbnb collects and remits its bookings' Bend Room Tax at 10.4% of the listing price including cleaning fees. Rentals on an 'infrequent use' permit (under 30 days/year) are exempt from room tax. Room tax compliance is a condition of license renewal. | 10.4% | varies |
| Oregon State Transient Lodging TaxWhoever collects payment for occupancy is responsible for collecting and remitting; platforms (Airbnb/Vrbo) collect for platform bookings, hosts for direct bookings. Applies to stays of 29 nights or fewer; stays of 30+ consecutive days are exempt. Deschutes County's 8% transient room tax does NOT apply inside Bend city limits. | 1.5% | varies |
What will guests pay on a Bend stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Bend occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| City of Bend Room Tax (10.4%)· collection varies | $46.80 |
| Oregon State Transient Lodging Tax (1.5%)· collection varies | $6.75 |
| Total tax (11.9%) | $53.55 |
| Guest pays | $503.55 |
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 Bend and your booking platform.