Notice: Some of the hotel and short-term rental information has moved to the Hotel and Rental Tax section of AustinTexas.gov/FSD. Beginning April 12, 2024, it will no longer be available in this location.

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Frequently Asked Questions

As of September 1, 1987, the State's tax rate is 6 percent.  State Hotel Taxes should be remitted separately to the State of Texas.  Please visit their website or call 1-800-252-1385.

Currently AirBnB is collecting and remitting the 6% State Hotel Occupancy Tax to the State of Texas.  AirBnB is NOT collecting or remitting the City of Austin Hotel Occupancy Tax of 11%.  The owner of the property is responsible for collecting and remitting the 11% City of Austin Hotel Occupancy Tax on a quarterly basis.