Taxes & Fees: Austin vs Pflugerville
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Austin, TX and Pflugerville, TX?
Austin has fewer restrictions than Pflugerville.
Austin, TX
Travis County
Austin imposes an 11% Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) on STR stays plus a 6% Texas state HOT. Operators must hold a city operating license: $836.30 new or $385.30 renewal.
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Travis County
Travis County does NOT levy a county hotel occupancy tax on STRs. Operators pay 6% Texas state HOT to the Comptroller plus any city HOT (Austin 11%, Bee Cave 7%, Lakeway 7%). Platforms auto-collect in most cases.
View full Pflugerville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Austin | Pflugerville |
|---|---|---|
| City HOT | 11% (9% + 2% venue) | - |
| State HOT | 6% Texas | 6% |
| New License | $836.30 | - |
| Renewal | $385.30 | - |
| Filing | Quarterly | Quarterly with Comptroller |
| Platform Collection | Apr 1, 2025 | - |
| County HOT | - | 0% (unincorporated) |
| Austin HOT | - | 11% |
| Platform collection | - | Airbnb/Vrbo remit state |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Austin FAQ
What is the total tax rate on short-term rentals in Austin?
11% city HOT (9% occupancy + 2% venue project tax) plus 6% Texas state HOT for stays under 30 days.
Do I still need to file if Airbnb collects the tax?
Yes. Even though platforms remit HOT directly starting April 1, 2025, operators must still file quarterly reports documenting platform-collected amounts.
How much does an Austin STR operating license cost?
$836.30 for a new license or $385.30 for renewal, including the notification fee.
Pflugerville FAQ
Who enforces this in Travis County?
Travis County code enforcement at (512) 854-4260 handles most complaints.
Who enforces this in Travis County?
Travis County code enforcement at (512) 854-4260 handles most complaints.
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