Madison STR hosts must collect Wisconsin 5% state sales tax, 0.5% Dane County tax, and Madison 10% room tax on all stays under 30 days. Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo collect state tax, but hosts often must remit city room tax directly.
Short-term rentals in Madison are subject to: 5% Wisconsin state sales tax (WI Stat. 77.51), 0.5% Dane County sales tax, and 10% City of Madison room tax under MGO Chapter 4.21. The Madison room tax applies to accommodations rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days. Hosts must register with the Madison Treasurer and file monthly or quarterly room tax returns. Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit Wisconsin state and Dane County sales tax on behalf of hosts, but Madison room tax collection arrangements vary by platform and host. License fees for Tourist Rooming House are set annually and typically run 200-500 dollars combined state and city.
Unpaid room tax accrues interest and penalties. Madison can pursue civil collection and revoke the STR license.
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