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Short-term rental taxes in Nebraska
What you charge guests, who remits it, and what you have to hold.
Step one of five
Nebraska is the layer that never changes.
Everything on this page applies right across Nebraska, wherever the property sits. That makes it the one part you can settle before you know the address.
The four layers above it are the ones that move: county, city, special purpose districts, then private rules like an HOA or a neighbourhood covenant that appear in no government database at all. Two properties on opposite sides of the same street can owe different totals.
Run your address for the other fourWhat Nebraska charges statewide
These apply across Nebraska. Counties and cities add their own on top, which is where the totals diverge.
| Tax | Rate | Applies to | Confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Sales and Use TaxNebraska Department of Revenue | 5.5% | Gross receipts including mandatory fees such as cleaning. | High | Source |
| Nebraska Short-Term Lodging TaxNebraska Department of Revenue | 2% | Gross receipts including mandatory fees such as cleaning, before deducting sales tax. | High | Source |
Drawn from the Nebraska jurisdictions researched so far. These are the statewide figures only. Open a city below, or run your own address, for the county, city and district layers that stack on top.
Does the platform collect it for you
It covers only the state sales and lodging tax, not local city or county lodging or occupation taxes.
| Channel | What you charge | Who remits the state layer | Confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirbnbPlatform is merchant of record | Nothing, the platform collects all state taxes | The platform | High | Source |
| VrboYou are merchant of record | 7.5% (5.5% sales tax + 2% lodging tax) | You do | High | Source |
| Booking.comYou are merchant of record | 7.5% | You do | High | Source |
| ExpediaYou are merchant of record | 7.5% | You do | High | Source |
| GoogleYou are merchant of record | 7.5% | You do | High | Source |
| WhimstayYou are merchant of record | 7.5% | You do | High | Source |
| DirectYou are merchant of record | 7.5% | You do | High | Source |
Still yours to charge: local city or county lodging taxes, if applicable.
Questions owners ask about Nebraska
Does Airbnb collect Nebraska state taxes for me?
Yes, Airbnb collects and remits both the Nebraska state sales tax and the Nebraska Short-Term Lodging Tax for Airbnb bookings in Nebraska. You do not need to remit these state-level taxes separately for Airbnb bookings, but other channels may be different.
SourceWhat is the Nebraska state tax rate for short-term rentals?
Nebraska charges a 5.5% state sales tax and a separate 2% state lodging tax on short-term accommodations of less than 30 days. These two state taxes together total 7.5%.
SourceDo I need a state license to host a short-term rental in Nebraska?
Yes, you need a Nebraska Sales and Use Tax permit from the Nebraska Department of Revenue before operating a short-term rental. This permit allows you to collect and remit required state taxes.
SourceHow long is a long-term rental in Nebraska and is it exempt from tax?
A rental is considered long-term if the same person occupies it for 30 or more consecutive days. Such rentals are exempt from both Nebraska state sales and lodging taxes.
SourceAre cleaning fees taxable in Nebraska?
Yes, mandatory cleaning fees collected from guests are included in the taxable base for both Nebraska state sales and lodging tax.
SourceWhat filings do I have to make for Nebraska state lodging taxes?
You must file returns and remit both state sales tax and the short-term lodging tax, typically monthly by the 20th of the following month. A return is due even for periods with no bookings or tax owed.
SourceWhat happens if I file my Nebraska lodging tax return late?
Late filings are subject to a penalty of 10% of the tax due, with a minimum of $25, plus statutory interest. The penalty applies even if you have no sales or tax due.
SourceWhat exemptions exist for Nebraska state lodging taxes?
Rentals of 30 days or more to the same individual are exempt from state taxes. Rentals directly paid by the U.S. government are also exempt when payment is made by government voucher or check.
SourceIf I use Vrbo or Booking.com, do they collect Nebraska state lodging taxes?
No, on channels like Vrbo, Booking.com, Expedia, and direct bookings, the host must collect and remit both the state sales tax and lodging tax themselves. Only Airbnb currently collects and remits these state taxes for you.
SourceDoes Nebraska have a small operator exemption for lodging tax?
No, Nebraska does not provide a small operator exemption. All short-term rental operators must collect and remit the state taxes unless the stay qualifies for another exemption.
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