Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Philadelphia, PA (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Philadelphia pay roughly 15.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Hotel Tax (Hotel Room Rental + Tourism & Marketing + Hospitality Promotion taxes)8.5% of the total amount paid by the guest, due monthly by the 15th. For limited lodging booked through a booking agent, the Code requires the booking agent to collect and remit; Airbnb collects it for Philadelphia listings. Hosts must file and remit themselves for any bookings where a platform does not collect. | 8.5% | varies |
| Pennsylvania Hotel Occupancy Tax6% state tax on stays of 29 nights or fewer; Airbnb and major platforms collect and remit. Hosts taking direct bookings must register with the PA Department of Revenue and remit themselves. | 6% | platform |
| Philadelphia local hotel occupancy tax (state-administered)Additional 1% local tax in Philadelphia County collected by the PA Department of Revenue on the state tax base; Airbnb collects and remits. Combined burden on Philadelphia STR guests is 15.5% (8.5% city + 7% state-administered). | 1% | platform |
What will guests pay on a Philadelphia stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Philadelphia occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Philadelphia Hotel Tax (Hotel Room Rental + Tourism & Marketing + Hospitality Promotion taxes) (8.5%)· collection varies | $38.25 |
| Pennsylvania Hotel Occupancy Tax (6%)· usually collected by platform | $27.00 |
| Philadelphia local hotel occupancy tax (state-administered) (1%)· usually collected by platform | $4.50 |
| Total tax (15.5%) | $69.75 |
| Guest pays | $519.75 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 12, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Philadelphia and your booking platform.