Missouri lodging tax on Airbnb
Verdict for Missouri
- Airbnb collects
- State sales tax, city sales tax, and lodging taxes in some localities
- You may still owe
- Local lodging or tourism taxes Airbnb does not list; bookings made off Airbnb
Researched from Airbnb's Missouri tax page, Missouri Department of Revenue guidance and a Missouri Times report. Conflict: Missouri Revenue's 2022 vacation home rental matrix says booking platforms are not responsible for collecting sales tax, while Airbnb's page says it collects state sales tax under an agreement with the state. Airbnb's 29-night cutoff also differs from the state's 31-day exemption. Not yet confirmed by a person; check your city and county before filing.
Tax layers
State sales tax on lodging
Reported- Rate
- 4.225%
- Applies to
- Stays of 29 nights or fewer (Airbnb); Missouri Revenue lists stays of 31 or more days as exempt
- Airbnb collects
- Yes
- Where to register
- Missouri Department of Revenue
- Source
City and local sales tax
Reported- Rate
- Varies by location (Airbnb lists city sales tax of 0.25%-1.375%)
- Applies to
- Short-term stays where a local sales tax applies
- Airbnb collects
- Partly
- Where to register
- —
- Source
Local lodging, hotel and tourism taxes
Reported- Rate
- Varies by city and county
- Applies to
- Short-term stays where a city or county imposes a room tax (Airbnb lists places such as St. Charles County, St. Louis, Hannibal, Independence and Jefferson City)
- Airbnb collects
- Partly
- Where to register
- —
- Source
| Layer | Rate | Applies to | Airbnb collects | Where to register | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State sales tax on lodgingReported | 4.225% | Stays of 29 nights or fewer (Airbnb); Missouri Revenue lists stays of 31 or more days as exempt | Yes | Missouri Department of Revenue | |
| City and local sales taxReported | Varies by location (Airbnb lists city sales tax of 0.25%-1.375%) | Short-term stays where a local sales tax applies | Partly | — | |
| Local lodging, hotel and tourism taxesReported | Varies by city and county | Short-term stays where a city or county imposes a room tax (Airbnb lists places such as St. Charles County, St. Louis, Hannibal, Independence and Jefferson City) | Partly | — |
Change history
No changes since we started tracking on Oct 17, 2026.
FAQ
- Does Airbnb collect Missouri sales tax?
- Airbnb's Missouri page says guests pay the 4.225% state sales tax and a city sales tax on stays of 29 nights or fewer.
- Does Airbnb collect local lodging taxes in Missouri?
- Only in some places. Airbnb's page lists local room or lodging taxes for certain cities and counties, and news coverage of its state agreement said local taxes need their own agreements. Check whether your city or county is listed.
- Are vacation home rentals taxable in Missouri?
- Missouri Revenue's vacation home rental guidance treats nightly rentals of homes, condos and cabins as taxable, including cleaning fees, with stays of 31 or more days exempt.
Sources
- Occupancy tax collection and remittance by Airbnb in Missouri (Tier 1, Airbnb Help Center)
- Sales/Use Tax — Missouri Department of Revenue (Tier 1, Missouri Department of Revenue)
- Audit Services Vacation Home Rentals Tax Matrix Industry Guidance (Tier 1, Missouri Department of Revenue)
- Airbnb delivers $300,000 to Missouri in first month of tax agreement (Tier 2, The Missouri Times)
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General information, not tax advice. Confirm with your state or a tax professional.