All Forum Posts by: Jason Henning

Yeah, sounds like one price fits all despite the utility usage differences.  Thanks!

Our Denver 1/1 is an all-utilities-included unit because there's a single meter on our duplex.  Since those utility costs go up if there is a couple in the unit vs. a single person is there a way to charge accordingly?  or can you not have separate pricing based on 1 occupant vs. 2 occupants (which wold be our max with a 1/1).  thoughts on tackling this?  Thanks!

Yeah, that was an eye opener for me.  We definitely have room for an increase in the West Colfax neighborhood, which I was surprised to see tied for #10.  Ours is a garden level 1/1 with on street parking so we may not catch the average 1br rate.  However, we're at around 900 sqft and include all utilities and have been charging closer to the studio average for the area (I now realize looking at those numbers).  The current tenant's lease is coming due soon so will most certainly test the waters at a higher rate.  How about you?

@James Carlson

Ah interesting, so the state allows entities to collect tax on someone else's behalf, just not yet Denver.  Well in any case, I second your previous Sidenote... "it can't be that hard. Airbnb collects the lodger's tax for hosts down in Colorado Springs."

Yeah @Tyler Work and @Linda Weygant have been super helpful here.

And thank you @James Carlson... so, you mention "Currently, the code prohibits people or entities from collecting tax on someone else's behalf."  I looked at a recent reservation confirmation email from Airbnb (they're all recent for me since I've only just started) and below the payment breakdown numbers, there's a note that reads "Your guest paid $xx.xx in Occupancy Taxes. Airbnb remits these taxes on your behalf." 

Looks like Airbnb must be collecting and remitting whatever they mean by Occupancy Taxes.  I don't think they can mean the 10.75% Denver Lodger’s Tax because the amount isn't enough to cover it. 

Thoughts?  Again, thank you all!

Ah, @Tyler Work, clarity. Thank you Sir!  I may follow your playbook because, yes, it feels like you're walking them out of the store and into the alley to ask for side cash.  Well, hopefully it'll be in place, as they say, "soon."  Thanks again!

I'm sure this is made to be a big pain in the neck by design, but I want to comply and am not seeing a straightforward way to collect Denver's Lodger’s Tax in Airbnb.  Denver rules state "The Lodger’s Tax rate of 10.75% is based on the total amount charged for the lodging, which includes any fees or charges that are required in order to obtain the lodging. Lodger’s Tax is to be collected at the time of sale, regardless of when the lodging occurs."

Okay, so we need to collect "at the time of sale," however, I see no place within Airbnb to charge for nor collect this.  Am I completely missing this step somewhere?  I see that Airbnb collects and remits occupancy taxes, which is great, but how about Lodger’s Tax?  Any help is greatly appreciated!

That is a pro tip from @Tyler Work and I'll be keeping that one in my back pocket for sure.

Hey @Josh Koth, it's near Moorhead Center Mall but closer to the Wells Fargo there along Center Ave... Sorry I don't have an exact address but that's the vicinity. 

Anyone know the going price per square foot for commercial/office space lease in Downtown Moorhead MN?  Checked loopnet but not finding a good comp.  On 1st floor with main entrance accessed from street so nice retail or office space.  Need more info, just let me know.  Thanks BPeeps!