Taxes & Fees: Cranston vs Foster Center
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Cranston, RI and Foster Center, RI?
Cranston and Foster Center have similar restriction levels.
Cranston, RI
Providence County
Cranston STR operators must collect 7% state sales tax, 5% state hotel tax, 2% local hotel tax, and a new 5% entire-dwelling STR tax (effective Jan 2026). Local registration costs $20/unit plus $25 inspection. Total tax burden reaches up to 19% for whole-unit rentals.
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Providence County
Rhode Island imposes multiple taxes on short-term rentals of 30 days or less that apply throughout Providence County: 7% state sales tax, 5% state hotel tax (RIGL 44-18-36.1), and 1% local hotel tax (increasing to 2% on January 1, 2026). A new 5% tax on entire-dwelling STRs takes effect January 1, 2026. Hosting platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) are required to collect and remit these taxes.
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| Fact | Cranston | Foster Center |
|---|---|---|
| State Sales Tax | 7% | 7% |
| State Hotel Tax | 5% | 5% (RIGL 44-18-36.1) |
| Local Hotel Tax | 2% (as of Jan 2026) | 1% (2% from Jan 2026) |
| Entire-Dwelling Tax | 5% (as of Jan 2026) | - |
| New Entire-Dwelling Tax | - | 5% from Jan 2026 |
| 30-Day Exemption | - | Rentals >30 days exempt |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Cranston FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Cranston?
Cranston STR operators must collect 7% state sales tax, 5% state hotel tax, 2% local hotel tax, and a new 5% entire-dwelling STR tax (effective Jan 2026). Local registration costs $20/unit plus $25 inspection. Total tax burden reaches up to 19% for whole-unit rentals.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Cranston?
State Sales Tax: 7%. State Hotel Tax: 5%. Local Hotel Tax: 2% (as of Jan 2026). Entire-Dwelling Tax: 5% (as of Jan 2026).
Foster Center FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Providence County?
Rhode Island imposes multiple taxes on short-term rentals of 30 days or less that apply throughout Providence County: 7% state sales tax, 5% state hotel tax (RIGL 44-18-36.1), and 1% local hotel tax (increasing to 2% on January 1, 2026). A new 5% tax on entire-dwelling STRs takes effect January...
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Providence County?
State Sales Tax: 7%. State Hotel Tax: 5% (RIGL 44-18-36.1). Local Hotel Tax: 1% (2% from Jan 2026). New Entire-Dwelling Tax: 5% from Jan 2026.
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