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. House Bill 2559 would allow cities and counties, starting in April 2027, to impose a tax up to four percent on short-term rentals to raise money for affordable housing. Uses of the...