StovitaTourist tax in Le Chenit (Vallée de Joux): what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Le Chenit?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from January 1, 2025 | per person per night | up to 15: exempt · 16 and older: CHF 5.00 | Villas, houses, chalets, apartments and rentals through platforms: CHF 5.00; children under 16 accompanied by an adult are exempt. For stays of 31 days or more, the rate is 15% of the net rent, at least CHF 100 per month – report these stays yourself. |
How do I settle the tourist tax in Le Chenit?
- Settlement: monthly
- Recipient: Commune du Chenit or Vallée de Joux Tourisme
- How to settle: Submit a form showing the total nights, exempt nights and taxes, together with payment, to the municipality or Vallée de Joux Tourisme by the 10th of the following month (Art. 11).
Airbnb does not collect the tourist tax in the canton of Vaud: you collect it yourself or pay the flat rate.
Intermunicipal Regulations on the Tourist Tax and the Tax on Second Homes for L'Abbaye, Le Chenit and Le Lieu (February 2024), adopted by the municipal councils in June 2024, approved by the Department on 26.9.2024 and in force from 1.1.2025; replaces the 2008 regulations. Hotels and guest rooms: CHF 5.00. Collected by the municipality or Vallée de Joux Tourisme. Owners pay the tax on second homes (0.275% of the taxable value, CHF 200–2'800 per year) and are themselves exempt from the tourist tax; up to 50% of the tourist taxes paid by guests are credited against it. Guests receive the Carte de séjour from Vallée de Joux Tourisme (not for rentals of 31 days or more).
Taken from a public source, not yet verified by Stovita.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the tourist tax in Le Chenit?
Adults: CHF 5.00 per person per night
Do children pay tourist tax in Le Chenit?
up to 15: exempt
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Le Chenit?
Airbnb does not collect the tourist tax in the canton of Vaud: 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.