Spokane STRs are subject to WA state sales tax (6.5 percent), Spokane local sales tax (2.4 percent), WA state lodging tax, and Spokane's 2 percent transient rental tax. Total occupancy tax burden is typically around 12 to 13 percent. Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit most taxes automatically.
Short-term rentals in Spokane under 30 consecutive days are subject to multiple overlapping taxes. WA state retail sales tax of 6.5 percent applies plus Spokane local sales tax bringing the combined rate to approximately 8.9 percent. Spokane imposes a 2 percent transient rental income tax per RCW 82.14.410 to fund tourism promotion. The Spokane Public Facilities District collects an additional 2 percent. Washington B and O tax applies to gross lodging receipts under the Retailing classification (0.471 percent). Platforms including Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com have agreements with WA Department of Revenue to collect and remit state and local sales and lodging taxes on behalf of operators. Operators renting directly (not through a platform) must register with WA DOR and file excise tax returns monthly or quarterly.
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