Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Virginia Beach, VA (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Virginia Beach pay roughly 25.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach transient occupancy (lodging) tax9% of the total amount paid for lodging PLUS a flat $2.00 per night of lodging. Under Va. Code 58.1-3826, accommodations intermediaries (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.) must collect and remit the local tax on bookings they facilitate; the host/provider collects and remits on direct bookings and 'is responsible for remitting the amount an intermediary did not collect.' Remit to the city by the 20th of each month; zero filings required for months with no rentals. | 9% | varies |
| Sandbridge Special Service District transient occupancy tax (replaces the 9% citywide rate)In the Sandbridge SSD the city lodging tax is 10.5% of the amount paid for lodging plus the same flat $2.00 per night. Same platform/host remittance rules as the citywide tax. | 10.5% | varies |
| Virginia retail sales tax on accommodations (state + local)6% sales tax applies to accommodations in Virginia Beach and 'is remitted to the Department of Taxation,' not the city. Accommodations intermediaries such as Airbnb/Vrbo collect it on bookings they facilitate; hosts remit on direct bookings. | 6% | varies |
What will guests pay on a Virginia Beach stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Virginia Beach occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Virginia Beach transient occupancy (lodging) tax (9%)· collection varies | $40.50 |
| Sandbridge Special Service District transient occupancy tax (replaces the 9% citywide rate) (10.5%)· collection varies | $47.25 |
| Virginia retail sales tax on accommodations (state + local) (6%)· collection varies | $27.00 |
| Total tax (25.5%) | $114.75 |
| Guest pays | $564.75 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 10, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Virginia Beach and your booking platform.