Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Camas, WA (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Camas pay roughly 10.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washington combined state & local retail sales tax (Camas location code 0602)Applies to stays under 30 consecutive nights. Airbnb, Vrbo and other marketplace facilitators collect and remit for platform bookings; hosts taking direct bookings must register with the WA Department of Revenue and collect/remit themselves. Rate verified 2026-07-09 via DOR address lookup (LocationCode=0602 Rate=.088). | 8.8% | varies |
| City of Camas special hotel/motel (lodging) taxReported on DOR excise return line 70 for location 0602; brings the total lodging tax rate in Camas to 10.8% per the DOR Q2 2026 Lodging Rates flyer. Camas also receives the state-shared 'transient rental' basic lodging tax (line 47), which is credited against the state's 6.5% share and does not add to the guest's bill. Airbnb states all locally imposed transient lodging taxes are collected on Washington reservations; direct-booking hosts remit via their DOR excise return. There is no convention center tax or Tourism Promotion Area fee in Camas. | 2% | varies |
What will guests pay on a Camas stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Camas occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Washington combined state & local retail sales tax (Camas location code 0602) (8.8%)· collection varies | $39.60 |
| City of Camas special hotel/motel (lodging) tax (2%)· collection varies | $9.00 |
| Total tax (10.8%) | $48.60 |
| Guest pays | $498.60 |
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 Camas and your booking platform.