Kirkland vs Renton
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Kirkland, WA and Renton, WA?
Kirkland and Renton have similar restriction levels.
Kirkland, WA
King County
Short-term rental operators in Kirkland must collect Washington sales tax, state lodging tax, King County tax, and pay Kirkland business license fees based on gross receipts.
View full Kirkland rules →Renton, WA
King County
Renton STR hosts pay a 150 dollar annual Business License, state sales/lodging taxes under RCW 67.28, and city B&O tax. Combined Renton sales rate is about 10.1 percent. Airbnb collects some taxes automatically.
View full Renton rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Kirkland | Renton |
|---|---|---|
| State sales tax | About 10.3 percent in Kirkland | - |
| King County lodging | 2 percent | - |
| City lodging tax | 1 percent | - |
| City license fee | About 125 dollars plus receipts | - |
| Record retention | 5 years minimum | - |
| Business License | - | 150 dollars per year |
| Combined Sales Tax | - | Approx 10.1 percent in Renton |
| Lodging Tax | - | RCW 67.28 (approx 2 percent county) |
| B&O Tax | - | City of Renton RMC 5-26 |
| Marketplace | - | Airbnb/VRBO collect state sales tax |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Kirkland FAQ
Does Airbnb collect Washington taxes for me?
Airbnb and VRBO collect and remit state and local sales and lodging taxes under the marketplace facilitator law, but hosts must still register and file returns showing the marketplace-collected amounts.
Is Kirkland business license revenue-based?
Yes, Kirkland charges a base license fee plus a gross receipts component that increases with annual revenue, and STR income counts toward that total.
Renton FAQ
Does Airbnb collect all Renton STR taxes for me?
Airbnb collects Washington state sales tax under RCW 82.08.0531, but you remain responsible for Renton B&O tax and registration with DOR and the city.
How do I register for Renton STR taxes?
Register at filelocal-wa.gov for the city Business License and dor.wa.gov for a state UBI number; both are needed to file B&O returns.
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