Occupancy tax calculator
Get a source-backed base estimate of lodging taxes and see what may change the final amount in 121 verified U.S. short-term rental jurisdictions.
Estimated stay total
Asheville
Base estimate — some location-specific factors are not included
- Gross rent$150.00 × 3 nights
- $450.00
- Mandatory taxable feesRequired cleaning, resort, or similar fees included in the tax base.
- $0.00
- North Carolina state and applicable local sales/use tax on accommodations (7%) $450.00 × 7%
- $31.50
- Buncombe County 6% room occupancy tax (6%) $450.00 × 6%
- $27.00
- Estimated taxes and fees
- $58.50
Guest pays
Assumptions used
- Modeled lodging scope: Incorporated Asheville city limits in Buncombe County; modeled components are the current 7% Buncombe accommodation sales/use total and separate 6% Buncombe occupancy tax.
What may change the final amount
- Owner-occupied private-residence exemption. North Carolina exempts a private residence, cottage, or similar accommodation rented by its owner for fewer than 15 days in a calendar year, but the exemption does not apply to rentals by an accommodation facilitator. This calculator does not collect owner/facilitator status, so the amount may be lower for qualifying stays. This factor is excluded from the displayed estimate and may decrease the result; verify it with the cited official source before filing.
Estimated tax is $58.50. Estimated guest total is $508.50.
Estimate only. Verify the property jurisdiction, exemptions, taxable charges, filing duties, and marketplace collection with the linked official sources.
How it works
Three simple steps to a source-backed estimate.
Choose the jurisdiction
Search for the verified location of the stay.
Add the stay details
Enter the nightly rate, stay length, and any required fees.
Review the estimate
Check the itemized tax and confirm it with the official sources.