StovitaTourist tax in Bellinzona: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Bellinzona?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from January 1, 2018 | per person per night | up to 13: exempt · 14 and older: CHF 2.00 | Cantonal tourist tax: CHF 2.00 for holiday apartments; children under 14 are exempt. Show it separately on the guest’s bill. |
How do I settle the tourist tax in Bellinzona?
- Settlement: annually
- Recipient: Organizzazione turistica regionale Bellinzonese e Alto Ticino
- How to settle: Private landlords settle accounts at least annually by 5 January. According to its 2026 fact sheet, the OTR requires reporting every six months by 5 July and 5 January.
Airbnb does not collect the tourist tax in the canton of Ticino: you collect it yourself or pay the flat rate.
Tourism Act (Arts. 21–22) and Executive Decree on Tourist Taxes (as at 1 January 2025), applicable throughout the canton. The landlord pays the tourism promotion levy of CHF 1.25 per night. The flat rate per bed applies only to own use and rentals of 3 months or more. The identification number must appear in the listing. OTR according to bellinzonaevalli.ch (ERS-BV area: Bellinzonese, Riviera, Blenio, Leventina). OTR’s fact sheet «Renting out accommodation 2026»: report nights using the monthly statistics from the cantonal police reporting portal, at least every six months by 5 July and 5 January (RLTur Art. 9 requires reporting at least annually by 5 January). Guests receive the BeMyGuest Card.
Taken from a public source, not yet verified by Stovita.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the tourist tax in Bellinzona?
Adults: CHF 2.00 per person per night
Do children pay tourist tax in Bellinzona?
up to 13: exempt
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Bellinzona?
Airbnb does not collect the tourist tax in the canton of Ticino: you collect it yourself or pay the flat rate.
Sources
A short summary, not legal advice. The linked official source and your municipality’s rules prevail.