Great for
Professional property managers with 5+ properties needing comprehensive compliance automation across multiple jurisdictions.
Best for Scale
Last updated 2026-04-20Avalara MyLodgeTax review: is it worth it?
Our independent take on Avalara MyLodgeTax from an STR operator lens. No sponsored placements. From $27/listing • No free trial.
Our verdict
Set-and-forget tax compliance for operators who can absorb the per-property cost
What Avalara MyLodgeTax actually is
Avalara MyLodgeTax is a full-service lodging tax compliance platform that handles license registration, tax calculation, return filing, and remittance across 11,000+ jurisdictions. Built for professional property managers with portfolios ranging from 5 to 40,000+ properties, it automates the end-to-end tax workflow so operators can focus on running their business rather than navigating multi-state tax obligations.
What we like
Manages the entire tax lifecycle from registration through remittance
Avalara handles license registration, tax calculation, return filing, and payment to applicable jurisdictions — eliminating the need to manually navigate multi-state obligations.
PMS integrations enable hands-off compliance workflows
Native connections to OwnerRez and Streamline automatically import booking data, removing manual entry from the compliance process.
Enterprise infrastructure supporting up to 40,000+ properties
Commercial pricing tiers for 6+ property portfolios and architecture built for scale mean the platform grows with your business.
Covers 11,000+ tax jurisdictions across the US
Operators expanding into new markets don't need to research local tax requirements manually — Avalara's jurisdiction database handles the complexity.
Where it falls short
Per-property costs compound quickly for growing portfolios
At $27/month plus $299 one-time setup per property, a 10-property portfolio runs $270/month and $2,990 upfront before any volume discounts apply.
Customer support receives consistent negative feedback
Users report long wait times, unclear escalation paths, and being directed to paid third-party support to resolve issues.
Scope limited strictly to lodging and occupancy taxes
Won't handle 1099 filing, HOA applications, or zoning compliance — operators still need separate solutions for those obligations.
Is Avalara MyLodgeTax right for you?
OK for
Mid-size operators who prioritize full-service compliance over cost optimization.
Skip if
You have 1–4 properties — the $299 setup fee and $27/month per listing make the math hard to justify at small scale.
Pricing in one line
From $27/listing • No free trial
Operators with 6+ properties qualify for commercial pricing — contact Avalara directly for volume rates.
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