Kansas lodging tax on Airbnb
Verdict for Kansas
- Airbnb collects
- State sales tax, local sales tax and local transient guest tax
- You may still owe
- Taxes on bookings made off Airbnb; any tax Airbnb's page does not list for your listing
Researched from Airbnb's Kansas tax page and the Kansas Department of Revenue. Airbnb's page also says hosts remain responsible for any other tax obligations, so 'full' reflects the layers its page lists. The Department says transient guest tax applies to businesses with more than two bedrooms and sales tax registration thresholds differ; check these against your listing. Not yet confirmed by a person; check your city and county before filing.
Tax layers
State retail sales tax on lodging
Reported- Rate
- 6.5%
- Applies to
- Room rentals; the combined state and local sales tax rate where the room is located applies
- Airbnb collects
- Yes
- Where to register
- Kansas Department of Revenue
- Source
Local sales tax
Reported- Rate
- Varies by city and county
- Applies to
- Room rentals in cities and counties that levy a local sales tax
- Airbnb collects
- Yes
- Where to register
- —
- Source
Local transient guest tax
Reported- Rate
- Varies by city and county (typically 2-9%)
- Applies to
- Stays of 28 consecutive days or less, only where a city or county levies it; depends on the number of bedrooms
- Airbnb collects
- Yes
- Where to register
- Kansas Department of Revenue
- Source
| Layer | Rate | Applies to | Airbnb collects | Where to register | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State retail sales tax on lodgingReported | 6.5% | Room rentals; the combined state and local sales tax rate where the room is located applies | Yes | Kansas Department of Revenue | |
| Local sales taxReported | Varies by city and county | Room rentals in cities and counties that levy a local sales tax | Yes | — | |
| Local transient guest taxReported | Varies by city and county (typically 2-9%) | Stays of 28 consecutive days or less, only where a city or county levies it; depends on the number of bedrooms | Yes | Kansas Department of Revenue |
Change history
No changes since we started tracking on Oct 17, 2026.
FAQ
- Does Airbnb collect Kansas lodging tax?
- Airbnb's Kansas page says guests pay the state retail sales tax, local sales tax and, where a city or county levies one, the local transient guest tax as part of their reservation. Airbnb notes that whether tax applies can depend on the number of bedrooms in the listing.
- What is the transient guest tax?
- It is a local option tax, so it is not imposed everywhere in Kansas. Where it applies, it is charged in addition to sales tax on stays of 28 consecutive days or less. The Kansas Department of Revenue publishes the current city and county rates.
- What if a guest books with me directly?
- Airbnb only collects on bookings made through Airbnb. For direct bookings, check the Kansas Department of Revenue's guidance on whether you need to register and collect these taxes yourself.
Sources
- Occupancy tax collection and remittance by Airbnb in Kansas (Tier 1, Airbnb Help Center)
- Publication KS-1540: Business Taxes for Hotels, Motels and Restaurants (Tier 1, Kansas Department of Revenue)
- Pub. KS-1216 Business Tax Application and Instructions (Tier 1, Kansas Department of Revenue)
- Transient Guest Tax (Tier 1, Kansas Department of Revenue)
- Transient Guest Tax Rates and Effective Dates (Tier 1, Kansas Department of Revenue)
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General information, not tax advice. Confirm with your state or a tax professional.