Taxes & Fees: Denton vs Lewisville
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Denton, TX and Lewisville, TX?
Denton and Lewisville have similar restriction levels.
Denton, TX
Denton County
STR operators must collect and remit state Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) of 6% plus City of Denton HOT of 7% for a combined 13% tax on all rentals under 30 consecutive days. TX Tax Code Ch. 351 authorizes the city HOT. Annual registration fee is $100. Platforms like Airbnb collect state HOT automatically but operators must remit city HOT directly.
View full Denton rules →Lewisville, TX
Denton County
Lewisville STR operators must collect 7 percent city hotel occupancy tax plus the 6 percent state tax for a combined 13 percent rate on nightly rental prices.
View full Lewisville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Denton | Lewisville |
|---|---|---|
| State HOT | 6% (TX Tax Code Ch. 156) | - |
| City HOT | 7% (TX Tax Code Ch. 351) | - |
| Combined Rate | 13% | 13 percent |
| City Filing | Monthly to Denton Finance Dept | - |
| Registration Fee | $100/year | - |
| City HOT Rate | - | 7 percent |
| State HOT Rate | - | 6 percent |
| Filing | - | Quarterly to TX Comptroller and city |
| Contact | - | Finance Dept. (972) 219-3400 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Denton FAQ
Does Airbnb collect all taxes for Denton STRs?
Airbnb collects and remits the 6% state HOT automatically in Texas. However, you must verify whether the 7% city HOT is also being collected by your platform. If not, you must remit it directly to the City of Denton Finance Department on a monthly basis.
What is the total tax on a Denton short-term rental?
The combined Hotel Occupancy Tax rate is 13% -- 6% state (TX Tax Code Ch. 156) plus 7% city (TX Tax Code Ch. 351) -- applied to the nightly rental rate for stays under 30 consecutive days.
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