StovitaTourist tax in Evolène: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Evolène?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from January 1, 2017 | Annual flat rate | – | No tax per guest and night for holiday flats. Hotels and other structured accommodation: CHF 2.50 per night; children aged 6–16 pay half, and children under 6 are exempt. Mandatory for all rented holiday flats and homes owned by non-residents: CHF 5.00 per m² of living area per year (50 nights × CHF 2.50 / 25 m²), up to 175 m² (CHF 875); for example, 75 m² = CHF 375. Charged at the start of the calendar year; due date as stated on the municipality’s invoice; Stovita reminds you at the end of May. |
How do I settle the tourist tax in Evolène?
The municipality sets the settlement; ask them or the tourist office.
Airbnb does not collect the tourist tax in the canton of Valais: you collect it yourself or pay the flat rate.
Regulations on Tourist Taxes, approved on 15.6.2016 and 22.3.2017, in force from 1.11.2016 with effect from 1.1.2017 (still in force according to the municipality’s website). Applies throughout the municipality (Evolène, Arolla, La Sage, Les Haudères). Collected by the Municipality of Evolène and passed on to Evolène Région Tourisme. Only homes used by residents are exempt. The regulations do not say whether the tax may be passed on to guests. There is no accommodation tax; the landlord pays the tourism promotion tax (CHF 1.00 per m² per year, 50 × CHF 0.50 / 25 m²).
Taken from a public source, not yet verified by Stovita.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the tourist tax in Evolène?
Annual flat rate: Mandatory for all rented holiday flats and homes owned by non-residents: CHF 5.00 per m² of living area per year (50 nights × CHF 2.50 / 25 m²), up to 175 m² (CHF 875); for example, 75 m² = CHF 375. Charged at the start of the calendar year; due date as stated on the municipality’s invoice; Stovita reminds you at the end of May.
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Evolène?
Airbnb does not collect the tourist tax in the canton of Valais: 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.