What is City Tax?
City Tax, also known as tourist tax, is a small additional tax that some municipalities require for overnight stays in vacation rentals, hotels, or guest rooms. It applies to guests who do not officially reside in that municipality.
📌 What Do You Need to Know?
- Each municipality decides whether City Tax applies.
- The amount varies per municipality and may be a fixed fee per person per night.
- Some locations apply age restrictions, meaning only certain guests are required to pay.
🔹 Does City Tax Apply to You?
- Many cities do not apply City Tax to vacation rentals, as there may already be a second-home tax.
- Hotels and guest rooms without a domicile registration are often required to pay City Tax.
- If applicable, you must report guest stays quarterly to the municipality and pay the tax accordingly.
- Regulations vary by location, so it's important to check with the Tourism Office in your city or region.
🔹 How Does Huswell Help?
- Huswell can partially collect City Tax from guests on booking platforms.
- On Booking.com, the tax can be explicitly charged.
- On other platforms, we apply a surcharge on the nightly rate, but it cannot be listed separately.
- The collected amount is fully refunded to you via your monthly statement.
- You are responsible for forwarding the tax payment to the municipality.
📌 What Should You Do?
We recommend checking with your local Tourism Office to confirm whether your municipality requires City Tax. Ensure you remain compliant with tax regulations.
For any questions, feel free to contact us.