Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Harrisburg, PA (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Harrisburg pay roughly 11% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Hotel Occupancy TaxState rate equals the 6% sales tax and applies to stays under 30 days. Since a 2018 Tax Reform Code amendment, booking agents (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.) must collect and remit on hosts' behalf; hosts who do not book exclusively through a collecting platform must register for a Sales, Use, and Hotel Occupancy Tax License via myPATH and remit directly. No additional local sales tax applies in Dauphin County. | 6% | varies |
| Dauphin County Hotel Room Rental TaxCollected by the Dauphin County Treasurer (717-780-6550); the county's registration application expressly lists 'Third-Party Rental (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.)' as a covered establishment type, so STR operators must register with the Treasurer. Some platforms remit county hotel tax on hosts' behalf; operators should confirm with the Treasurer whether their platform remits, otherwise they must file and remit monthly. Late remittance carries a $100 fine plus 9% annual interest. | 5% | varies |
What will guests pay on a Harrisburg stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Harrisburg occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Pennsylvania Hotel Occupancy Tax (6%)· collection varies | $27.00 |
| Dauphin County Hotel Room Rental Tax (5%)· collection varies | $22.50 |
| Total tax (11%) | $49.50 |
| Guest pays | $499.50 |
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 Harrisburg and your booking platform.