Transient Occupancy Tax

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Transient Occupancy Tax is a tax levied for accommodations at lodging facilities within the Town of Herndon. The current tax rate is 6% of the total amount paid for lodging.

Business owners, partners, corporate officers, or other individuals designated to collect Town of Herndon Transient Occupancy Taxes must complete and submit the following form(s):

For Hotels: Transient Occupancy Tax Form

Short-term Rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo, Homeaway): Short Term Rental Transient Occupancy Tax Form

Monthly filling and payment are due to the Town of Herndon by the 20th of the month following the month being reported (OR) by the 20th of each month for the Transient Occupancy taxes collected during the preceding month. For example, tax payment for March is due on April 20th.

*If the 20th falls on a weekend day, the due date is moved to the next business day.

Submission and Payment Methods:

Electronic Submission:

Complete the Transient Occupancy Tax Form and email it to revenue@herndon-va.gov.
You will receive a confirmation email along with payment information.
To make a payment, visit our Payment Portal (click here).
Have your Business License/Account ID ready for quick payment as a guest, or register for access to billing history and future easy payments.

In-Person or Mail Submission:

Complete the Meals Tax Form and drop off or mail to the Herndon Municipal Center at 777 Lynn Street, 1st floor, Herndon, VA 20170.
Please ensure that both the tax return and payment are submitted together.

Late Payments

A remittance is considered delinquent if the Transient Occupancy Tax Form and payment (both) are not received by the due date*. Remittances received after the 20th of the month are not allowed the 3% On-Time Discount and are subject to a penalty of 10% of the tax due. Payments received after the 30th of the current month, are assessed interest of 10% per annum.

Transient Occupancy Tax Rate

The Transient Occupancy rate is 6%, payable to Town of Herndon. This in addition to other State and Local taxes.

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