Taxes & Fees: Arlington vs North Richland Hills
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Arlington, TX and North Richland Hills, TX?
Arlington has fewer restrictions than North Richland Hills.
Arlington, TX
Tarrant County
Short-term rentals in Arlington are subject to the state hotel occupancy tax (6 percent under Texas Tax Code Chapter 156), the city hotel occupancy tax under Tax Code Chapter 351 (9 percent in Arlington), and local STR registration fees. Operators must register annually with the city, collect and remit HOT monthly or quarterly, and comply with the STR ordinance adopted in the Entertainment District and citywide.
View full Arlington rules →North Richland Hills, TX
Tarrant County
North Richland Hills imposes a 7% hotel occupancy tax on rentals under 30 days in addition to the 6% Texas state hotel tax, for a combined 13% total. Operators must register with the City Finance Department and the Texas Comptroller and remit on required schedules even if rented only occasionally.
View full North Richland Hills rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Arlington | North Richland Hills |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| City HOT | - | 7% |
| State HOT | - | 6% |
| Combined | - | 13% on gross |
| Long Stays | - | 30+ days exempt |
| Platform Tax | - | State yes city varies |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Arlington FAQ
Does Airbnb handle Arlington hotel tax for me?
Yes. Airbnb collects the 6% state and 9% city HOT on Arlington bookings. You still must register locally.
What tax do I pay if I rent my home during Cowboys games?
The same 15% combined HOT applies, plus local registration if you host more than the exempt threshold of nights.
North Richland Hills FAQ
What tax rate applies to NRH short-term rentals?
13% combined: 7% NRH hotel occupancy tax plus 6% Texas state hotel tax on the gross room rate including cleaning fees for stays under 30 days.
Do Airbnb and VRBO collect NRH hotel tax?
Platforms reliably collect and remit the 6% state tax. The 7% city tax may not be collected by the platform, so operators should verify and remit any shortfall themselves.
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