Taxes & Fees: Deer Park vs Pasadena
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Deer Park, TX and Pasadena, TX?
Deer Park has fewer restrictions than Pasadena.
Deer Park, TX
Harris County
Short-term rental hosts in Deer Park must collect and remit the Texas state hotel occupancy tax (6%) plus the city hotel occupancy tax (7%) for stays of fewer than 30 consecutive days. Harris County does not impose an additional county hotel tax. Total tax rate is 13% of the rental price.
View full Deer Park rules →Pasadena, TX
Harris County
Short-term rental hosts in Pasadena must collect and remit a total 13% hotel occupancy tax: 6% state tax under TX Tax Code Ch. 156 and 7% local tax. Failure to collect results in state penalties plus interest.
View full Pasadena rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Deer Park | Pasadena |
|---|---|---|
| State Tax | 6% Texas hotel occupancy tax | - |
| City Tax | 7% Deer Park hotel occupancy tax | - |
| Total Rate | 13% combined | 13% |
| Threshold | Stays under 30 consecutive days | - |
| Contact | Texas Comptroller + City Finance | - |
| State Hotel Tax | - | 6% |
| Local Hotel Tax | - | 7% |
| Applies To | - | Stays of 30 days or less |
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Deer Park FAQ
What taxes do Airbnb hosts pay in Deer Park TX?
Hosts must collect 13% total hotel occupancy tax: 6% state and 7% city. Airbnb may collect the state portion automatically, but verify that the city tax is also being remitted. Register with the Texas Comptroller.
Does Harris County charge a hotel tax on Deer Park STRs?
No. Harris County does not impose an additional county hotel occupancy tax. The only applicable taxes are the 6% state rate and 7% Deer Park city rate for a total of 13%.
Do I need to register with the city to collect hotel tax?
Yes. Hosts should register with both the Texas Comptroller for state tax and the City of Deer Park Finance Department for the local 7% hotel occupancy tax. Contact City Hall at (281) 479-2394 for registration details.
Pasadena FAQ
What taxes do Pasadena Airbnb hosts pay?
A total 13% hotel occupancy tax: 6% state plus 7% local, on stays of 30 consecutive days or less.
Does Airbnb collect the tax automatically?
Airbnb may collect and remit the state portion. Verify local tax obligations directly with the City of Pasadena.
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