Taxes & Fees: Fort Worth vs Mansfield
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Fort Worth, TX and Mansfield, TX?
Fort Worth and Mansfield have similar restriction levels.
Fort Worth, TX
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 →Mansfield, TX
Tarrant County
Mansfield STRs must collect 6 percent state HOT and 7 percent Mansfield HOT under TX Tax Code 156 and 351. Platforms collect state tax but hosts typically must remit local HOT to Mansfield Finance.
View full Mansfield rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Fort Worth | Mansfield |
|---|---|---|
| City HOT Rate | 9% (7% + 2% venue tax) | - |
| State HOT | 6% (Tex. Tax Code Ch. 156) | 6 percent TX Tax Code 156 |
| Registration Fee | $150 initial / $100 renewal | - |
| Ordinance | 26005-02-2023 (Feb 14, 2023) | - |
| Permitted Zones | Multifamily, Mixed-Use, Commercial only | - |
| Local HOT | - | 7 percent TX Tax Code 351 |
| Threshold | - | Stays under 30 days |
| Platform Collects | - | State only typically |
| Host Files | - | Local HOT to Mansfield |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Mansfield FAQ
Does Airbnb pay my Mansfield hotel tax?
Airbnb collects and remits the 6 percent state HOT. Local 7 percent Mansfield HOT is generally the host responsibility unless a platform agreement exists.
How often do I remit hotel occupancy tax?
Most small operators file quarterly with the Comptroller and Mansfield. Larger operators file monthly. Due dates are the 20th of the following month.
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