Taxes & Fees: Dallas vs Fort Worth
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Dallas, TX and Fort Worth, TX?
Fort Worth has fewer restrictions than Dallas.
Dallas, TX
Dallas County
Dallas requires STR operators to collect and remit a 9% city Hotel Occupancy Tax on gross room receipts for rentals of 30 days or less, in addition to the 6% state HOT. Monthly reporting is required via the MUNIRevs portal by the 15th of each month.
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Tarrant County
Fort Worth charges a 9% Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) on stays under 30 days (7% city tax plus 2% special venue district tax). STR registration costs $150 initial and $100 annual renewal under Ordinance 26005-02-2023. State HOT of 6% applies separately.
View full Fort Worth rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Dallas | Fort Worth |
|---|---|---|
| City HOT Rate | 9% | 9% (7% + 2% venue tax) |
| State HOT Rate | 6% | - |
| Combined Rate | 15% | - |
| Reporting | Monthly via MUNIRevs by 15th | - |
| State HOT | - | 6% (Tex. Tax Code Ch. 156) |
| Registration Fee | - | $150 initial / $100 renewal |
| Ordinance | - | 26005-02-2023 (Feb 14, 2023) |
| Permitted Zones | - | Multifamily, Mixed-Use, Commercial only |
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Dallas FAQ
What taxes do Dallas Airbnb hosts pay?
Hosts must collect and remit a combined 15% Hotel Occupancy Tax: 9% to the City of Dallas and 6% to the State of Texas on all rentals of 30 days or less.
How do I register for Dallas HOT?
Register through the MUNIRevs online portal via the City Controller's Office. Monthly reports are due by the 15th of each following month.
Fort Worth FAQ
What is the hotel tax rate for short-term rentals in Fort Worth?
Fort Worth charges a 9% local Hotel Occupancy Tax (7% city plus 2% special venue district). The Texas State HOT of 6% applies separately, bringing the total tax to 15% on stays under 30 days.
How much does it cost to register a short-term rental in Fort Worth?
The initial STR registration fee is $150, with a $100 annual renewal fee under Ordinance 26005-02-2023. Registration is only available for STRs in Multifamily, Mixed-Use, or Commercial zoning districts since STRs are banned in residential zones.
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