Taxes & Fees: Cedar Hill vs Mesquite
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Cedar Hill, TX and Mesquite, TX?
Mesquite has fewer restrictions than Cedar Hill.
Cedar Hill, TX
Dallas County
Cedar Hill Sec. 21-42 levies 7% city Hotel Occupancy Tax on stays under 30 days, plus 6% state HOT = 13% total. Administered by MuniServices, LLC. Exempt: religious/charitable organizations and permanent residents (30+ consecutive days).
View full Cedar Hill rules →Mesquite, TX
Dallas County
STRs in Mesquite must collect Texas state hotel tax (6%) plus the Mesquite municipal hotel occupancy tax (7%), totaling roughly 13% on stays under 30 days.
View full Mesquite rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Cedar Hill | Mesquite |
|---|---|---|
| City HOT | 7% | - |
| State HOT | 6% | - |
| Total | 13% | - |
| Administrator | MuniServices, LLC | - |
| - | - |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Cedar Hill FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Cedar Hill?
Cedar Hill Sec. 21-42 levies 7% city Hotel Occupancy Tax on stays under 30 days, plus 6% state HOT = 13% total. Administered by MuniServices, LLC. Exempt: religious/charitable organizations and permanent residents (30+ consecutive days).
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Cedar Hill?
City HOT: 7%. State HOT: 6%. Total: 13%. Administrator: MuniServices, LLC.
Mesquite FAQ
Does Airbnb collect Mesquite hotel tax for me?
Airbnb generally collects Texas state HOT, but not always the city portion. Verify in your dashboard and remit any gap.
Are stays of 30+ days taxable?
No, stays of 30 consecutive days or more to the same guest are exempt from hotel occupancy tax under state and city law.
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