East Honolulu short-term rental operators must collect and remit the 3% Oahu Transient Accommodations Tax on gross rental proceeds from stays under 180 consecutive days.
ROH Sec. 8A-1.1 establishes the 3% Oahu TAT levied on gross rental proceeds taxable under HRS Chapter 237D. East Honolulu B&B and TVU operators, including those in Hawaii Kai and Aina Haina, must register for TAT collection in addition to complying with state-level TAT and GET. The tax applies to stays under 180 consecutive days. Returns and payments are filed with the City and County of Honolulu on a periodic basis. Separate DPP registration fees apply for the STR permit itself under LUO Sec. 21-5.730.
Failing to collect OTAT from guests, underreporting rental income, or operating without a tax registration.
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