St. Louis STRs face roughly 14 percent combined tax including state sales, local sales, convention/tourism, and sports facility taxes. Hosts register with the Collector of Revenue for city remittance.
St. Louis short-term rentals are subject to: Missouri state sales tax (4.225 percent), St. Louis city sales tax (approximately 5.454 percent combined local for 9.679 percent total sales), convention and tourism tax (3.5 percent), and convention and sports facilities tax (3.75 percent on hotel gross receipts). Total effective tax on an STR stay lands near 14 percent once all lodging-specific taxes are added. The Collector of Revenue administers local taxes. Airbnb has a voluntary collection agreement for state sales tax but hosts typically must register with the city and remit the convention/tourism taxes directly. Annual STR permit fees are set by the Building Division and are separate from tax remittance.
Failure to remit taxes: penalties of 5 percent per month plus interest. Willful evasion: misdemeanor referral to City Counselor.
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