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Room Tax Reporting Instructions

If you need assistance with your room tax filing or logging into your permit holder profile, there are two instruction methods available below. Both methods will take you through a step-by-step process to find your sales and complete your report.

Click the icons below to watch the online instruction video or download our printable PDF instructions.

Online Filing Instructions
Sign In

Sign In

Enter your username and password. Your username will be the email address associated with your permit.
Fill Form

Fill Form

Choose the "Online Filing" button on your profile. You will be prompted to select your report month and year.
Enter Your Lodging Sales and Taxes

Enter Your Lodging Sales and Taxes

Calculate and enter the total lodging sales for your report month. Make sure you include all direct sales and marketplace sales.
Taxes & Payment

Taxes & Payment

After entering your lodging sales, click "Calculate." The total amount of room tax due will be shown on the form. Select your method of payment or select "no amount due" if the amount due that is shown is zero.
Submit Form

Submit Form

Enter your name in the "Report Completed By" section and click the box to attest to the accuracy of your report. Click "Submit." A confirmation page will pop up for you to save or print showing what was submitted.
Online Filing Instructions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I simply stop reporting if I don't want to rent anymore?
No. You will need to deactivate your permit using the deactivation form in your permit portal.
When is a guest considered “Exempt” from paying tax and how do I report this?
There are two main qualifying exemptions for room tax: stays over 29 nights are not considered short-term rentals and therefore do not need to collect short-term room tax and guests with documentation verifying their tax-exempt status. Please note that the Tourism Zone may request verification of the tax exempt status at any time in order to allow the report to be accepted.
What if I notice that I made an error after I’ve already filed? 
If you notice you have made an error in a previous filing within the last 48 months, it can be amended and sent to the Tourism Zone. The amended report should contain all lodging revenue for the month.
What do I need to do if I have any changes to my personal information, management company, available rental months, available units or create an LLC?
If you need to change your information, you can submit a change of information form to the Tourism Zone and it will be corrected on your profile.
Can my late reporting fees be forgiven?
If a permit holder would like to have late fees removed, a letter or email must be submitted to the Door County Tourism Zone Commission. The Commission will determine whether the late fees should be forgiven.
Why do I have to report if my marketplace provider (ex. Airbnb/VRBO) is collecting and paying the taxes?
Marketplace providers do not send individual reports for properties in Door County. One check is sent to the DCTZC each quarter with all the room tax collected for every municipality. Room tax reports tell the Tourism Zone how much tax room tax to send to each municipality and cannot send funds until a report is received.
Will I be allowed to advertise my short-term rental (STR) after applying for my permits from DCTZ, the State and/or my municipality?
No, you will not be allowed to advertise for your rental until you have received all required permits.

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