Richmond imposes an 8% city transient occupancy tax on lodging stays under 90 continuous days, layered atop Virginia's 5.3% state sales tax for combined ~13.3% on hotel, motel, B&B, and short-term rental room charges citywide.
Richmond Municipal Code Chapter 26 imposes an 8% transient occupancy tax on the total room charge for any room rented for fewer than 90 continuous days. The tax applies to hotels, motels, inns, bed-and-breakfasts, and registered short-term rentals operating under Chapter 30 STR rules. Operators collect the tax from guests, file monthly remittances with Richmond's Finance Department, and combine collections with Virginia's 5.3% state sales tax (totaling roughly 13.3%). Revenue funds tourism promotion, the Richmond Convention Center, and general services supporting VCU and University of Richmond visitor traffic.
Failure to collect, file, or remit the 8% occupancy tax triggers penalties, interest charges, and potential revocation of the operator's Richmond business license under Chapter 6.
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