Purpose-built for short-term rentals

Short-term rental tax compliance, handled.

License, calculate, file, and remit lodging tax for every property, in every jurisdiction you operate, all in one place. No spreadsheets, no missed deadlines, no guesswork.

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License Register & renew every permit
Calculate The right rate on every booking
File Returns prepared & submitted
Remit Paid on time, everywhere
Works with where you list & manage
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Benefits

Save time, reduce risk, and manage lodging taxes with confidence

Short-term rental tax rules change constantly and vary by city, county, and state. Monterra keeps every property compliant so you can focus on your guests, not paperwork.

Simplify compliance

Cut through complexity. Monterra handles registration, rising costs, and ever-changing rules so lodging tax stops eating your time.

Scale with ease

Manage a growing portfolio across any number of jurisdictions. Add new properties, maintain compliance, and track filings in a few clicks.

Stay ahead of tax laws

As regulations shift, your compliance profile updates with them, helping you stay current and avoid costly errors and penalties.

Save time

From licensing to filing, our end-to-end platform streamlines the work, reclaiming the hours you'd spend managing lodging tax by hand.

Streamline revenue tracking

Consolidate booking and revenue data from your PMS into simple, centralized reporting you can actually trust.

Improve accuracy

Get regularly updated rates and rules, plus variance checks that catch under- and over-collection before it becomes exposure.

How it works

Streamline compliance from registration to remittance

Four steps take you from a brand-new listing to fully compliant, and keep you there, quarter after quarter.

01

Obtain & maintain licenses

We identify and secure the lodging licenses each property needs, with local, county, and state agencies, then renew them before they lapse.

02

Consolidate data

Monterra pulls booking and revenue data from your PMS into one manageable, reconciled view.

03

Determine responsibilities

The platform reads each property's location, revenue, and type to map exactly which taxes you owe, and where.

04

Process returns

We prepare, file, and remit on your behalf, meeting every jurisdictional deadline and giving you full access to your filing history.

Built to scale

Comprehensive lodging tax compliance
built for growing portfolios

From a single cabin to thousands of doors, Monterra grows with you, no re-platforming, no rip-and-replace.

End to end

End-to-end lodging tax compliance

Manage licensing, tax responsibilities, and filings in one solution, with the manual effort and errors engineered out.

  • Handle licensing, permitting, and renewals across every jurisdiction
  • Determine obligations by location, revenue, and property type
  • Automate filings and remittances, no more manual returns
// Property obligationsSevierville, TN
State sales tax7.00%
County lodging tax3.00%
City occupancy tax2.75%
Combined rate12.75%
Business license On file
Any size portfolio

Scalable for every portfolio size

Designed to grow with your property management operation, whether you run one rental or thousands.

  • Support compliance for one property or a whole portfolio, seamlessly
  • Integrate with your PMS to consolidate and streamline processes
  • Centralize reporting and filing history, easy to track, easy to audit
// Portfolio overviewAll jurisdictions
Active properties1,248
Jurisdictions covered86
Licenses current100%
Returns filed on time100%
Always current

Expert support and reliable updates

Stay ahead of changing regulations with trusted expertise and a compliance profile that updates itself.

  • Regular updates on evolving tax rates and rules by jurisdiction
  • Navigate marketplace collection agreements with confidence
  • Get expert support to respond to jurisdiction notices and audits
// Nationwide coverageAll 50 states
States covered50 of 50
County & city jurisdictions12,000+
Add a property anywhereReady
New markets & expansionsIncluded
100%
Of filings prepared and remitted on time
Every jurisdiction
City, county, and state lodging taxes covered
Real-time rates
Profiles update the moment jurisdictions change
Learn more

Dive deeper

Learn more about lodging tax obligations, requirements, trends, and more — so you can operate with confidence.

Explore

Free lodging tax FAQ → State lodging tax center → 5 steps to managing lodging tax compliance → Compare plans & founder pricing →
Recognition & trust

Built to be relied on

Accuracy, security, and expert support are engineered into everything Monterra does.

SOC 2–alignedSecurity-first platform
Bank-level encryptionYour data, protected
U.S.-based tax expertsReal people, real support
100% on-time filingEvery jurisdiction, every period
FAQ

Short-term rental tax questions

Do I have to register and obtain a business license?
In most places, yes. Many cities and counties require short-term rental operators to register and hold a lodging or business license before renting, sometimes several licenses per property. Monterra identifies exactly what each of your properties needs and handles the registrations and renewals for you.
Why would I need Monterra when I can do this myself?
You can, but rates and rules change constantly, deadlines vary by jurisdiction, and a single missed filing can trigger penalties and interest. Monterra automates the licensing, calculation, filing, and remittance so you get the accuracy and peace of mind without the hours of manual work.
Do I really have to collect and pay lodging taxes?
If you rent a property short-term, almost certainly yes. Lodging, occupancy, and transient taxes apply to short-term stays in most jurisdictions. The owner or manager is typically responsible for collecting them from guests and remitting them to the correct agencies, and Monterra makes sure that happens correctly and on time.
My marketplace collects and remits tax for my property. Am I off the hook?
Not always. Some booking marketplaces collect and remit some taxes in some jurisdictions, but rarely all of them, and rarely everywhere. You may still owe local taxes, need a license, or have to file returns even when the marketplace remits. Monterra maps exactly what's covered and what's still your responsibility, so nothing slips through.
Are there any exemptions to these taxes?
Sometimes. Certain stays, such as those over a set length, or bookings by exempt organizations, may qualify for exemptions depending on the jurisdiction. The rules are specific and vary widely. Monterra's tax research flags where exemptions may apply to your properties so you don't over-collect or over-remit.
Is Monterra suitable for large or multi-market portfolios?
Absolutely. Monterra is built to scale from a single property to thousands across many jurisdictions. Property managers and accounting firms use it to consolidate reporting, centralize filing history, and keep every market compliant from one place. See pricing →

Ready to make short-term rental taxes effortless?

Join the hosts, property managers, and accounting firms who trust Monterra to license, calculate, file, and remit lodging tax across every jurisdiction.

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