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
Ocean City
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
- Maryland state sales tax on Ocean City lodging (6%) $450.00 × 6%
- $27.00
- Worcester County room tax (5%) $450.00 × 5%
- $22.50
- Estimated taxes and fees
- $49.50
Guest pays
Assumptions used
- Modeled tax boundary: The estimate covers Ocean City within the jurisdiction and the official tax boundary described by the linked official sources.
- One aggregate mandatory-fee pool: Enter the mandatory lodging fees once in the common charge-breakdown input; the calculator does not infer separate fee categories that the cited authorities treat differently.
What may change the final amount
- Annual rental license and noise permit. Current Town rental-housing sources describe license, noise, inspection and operating duties separate from the arithmetic.
- Collection and filing workflow. Official Town guidance assigns owner collection/remittance/reporting duties; confirm current cadence and platform arrangement.
- Planning proposals do not set the current rate. The strategy document is retained as context only and is not used to establish the 11% calculator rate.
Estimated tax is $49.50. Estimated guest total is $499.50.
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.