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

San Diego

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
San Diego minimum Measure C transient occupancy tax zone (11.75%) $450.00 × 11.75%
$52.88
Estimated taxes and fees
$52.88

Guest pays

$502.88

Assumptions used

  • Modeled tax boundary: The estimate covers San Diego 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

  • San Diego Measure C uses address-based TOT zones of 11.75%, 12.75%, and 13.75%. San Diego Measure C uses address-based TOT zones of 11.75%, 12.75%, and 13.75%; the base uses the lowest official zone and excludes the address-dependent increase.
  • Payment or collection timing can split transactions across the Measure C transition. Payment or collection timing can split transactions across the Measure C transition; the calculator does not allocate installment payments.
  • The City TMD assessment is separately reported for qualifying lodging businesses and is not included in the ba. The City TMD assessment is separately reported for qualifying lodging businesses and is not included in the base.
Read the full STR compliance guide for San Diego

Estimated tax is $52.88. Estimated guest total is $502.88.

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.

  1. Choose the jurisdiction

    Search for the verified location of the stay.

  2. Add the stay details

    Enter the nightly rate, stay length, and any required fees.

  3. Review the estimate

    Check the itemized tax and confirm it with the official sources.