Taxes & Fees: Fort Worth vs North Richland Hills
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Fort Worth, TX and North Richland Hills, TX?
Fort Worth has fewer restrictions than North Richland Hills.
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 →North Richland Hills, TX
Tarrant County
North Richland Hills imposes a 7% hotel occupancy tax on rentals under 30 days in addition to the 6% Texas state hotel tax, for a combined 13% total. Operators must register with the City Finance Department and the Texas Comptroller and remit on required schedules even if rented only occasionally.
View full North Richland Hills rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Fort Worth | North Richland Hills |
|---|---|---|
| City HOT Rate | 9% (7% + 2% venue tax) | - |
| State HOT | 6% (Tex. Tax Code Ch. 156) | 6% |
| Registration Fee | $150 initial / $100 renewal | - |
| Ordinance | 26005-02-2023 (Feb 14, 2023) | - |
| Permitted Zones | Multifamily, Mixed-Use, Commercial only | - |
| City HOT | - | 7% |
| Combined | - | 13% on gross |
| Long Stays | - | 30+ days exempt |
| Platform Tax | - | State yes city varies |
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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.
North Richland Hills FAQ
What tax rate applies to NRH short-term rentals?
13% combined: 7% NRH hotel occupancy tax plus 6% Texas state hotel tax on the gross room rate including cleaning fees for stays under 30 days.
Do Airbnb and VRBO collect NRH hotel tax?
Platforms reliably collect and remit the 6% state tax. The 7% city tax may not be collected by the platform, so operators should verify and remit any shortfall themselves.
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