UK Airbnb host tax calculator 2026/27
Compare Rent a Room relief, the property allowance and actual letting costs.
How the Airbnb host estimate works
This page starts from gross Airbnb and other short-stay receipts, then compares actual property costs with the relevant allowance route. Rent a Room is shown only where the user selects accommodation in an eligible main home.
Rules checked
Read the checking method
What the result includes
- Actual allowable property costs
- The £1,000 property allowance comparison
- Rent a Room relief where the user selects an eligible furnished room
What to have ready
- Airbnb booking and payout reports reconciled to gross receipts
- Host fees, cleaning and other eligible property costs
- Evidence that the room is in your only or main home if using Rent a Room
Questions about Airbnb host
Can Rent a Room relief apply to a whole separate property?
The relief is generally for furnished accommodation in your only or main home. A separate buy-to-let or holiday property needs the ordinary property-income rules.
Are platform service fees ignored?
No. Start consistently: if gross booking income is entered, include eligible platform fees with the costs. Do not deduct a fee twice.
About this estimate
Mortgage-interest restrictions, joint ownership and highly serviced accommodation can require a more detailed calculation.