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by Ekaros 2029 days ago
Taxation is a interesting thing. In some countries those utilities like roads and their upkeep is paid from income taxes. And Airbnb renters don't pay income tax. Maybe it would be reasonable to move that burden to be a tax on such renting. With long term rentals the income tax isn't a problem.
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In most of the big airbnb markets, it is assessed via Property Taxes.

City taxes may make up a portion, but if you break down where the money goes, it usually is schools, and emergency responders, not per se utilities, easements or roads.

Maybe in USA. In many European countries the property tax is low sub-1% range. Which isn't nearly enough to cover those services.