Tax on Short-Term Rentals Like Airbnb Again Under Discussion in WA

Tax on short-term rentals like Airbnb again under discussion in WA

The Washington Legislature is again considering empowering local governments to tax short-term housing rentals, much to the irritation of homeowners who rent out their properties on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo. Read more...

Tax on short-term rentals like Airbnb again under discussion in Washington

Washington State Standard is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501(c)(3) public charity.The Washington Legislature is again considering empowering local governments to tax short-term housing rentals, much to the irritation of homeowners who rent out their properties on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo.House Bill 2559 would allow cities and counties, starting in April 2027, to impo…

Tax on Short-Term Rentals like Airbnb Again Under Discussion

The Washington Legislature is again considering empowering local governments to tax short-term housing rentals, much to the irritation of homeowners who rent out their properties on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo. House Bill 2559 would allow cities and counties, starting in April 2027, to impose a tax up to 4% on short-term rentals to raise money for affordable housing. Uses of the revenue include building new housing, maintaining existing units…

Tax on short-term rentals again under discussion in WA

The state legislation would allow cities and counties to tax the rentals to fund affordable housing. Continue reading…