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Fort Worth vs Southlake

How do taxes & fees rules compare between Fort Worth, TX and Southlake, TX?

Fort Worth, TX

Tarrant County

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Southlake, TX

Tarrant County

Heavy Restrictions

Southlake bans all STRs (Ordinance 1187). The city's HOT rate is 5% city plus 6% state = 11% total, applicable only to licensed hotel and lodging establishments, not residential STRs.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactFort WorthSouthlake
City HOT-5%
State HOT-6%
Total-11%
STR Status-All banned

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Fort Worth FAQ

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Southlake FAQ

What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Southlake?

Southlake bans all STRs (Ordinance 1187). The city's HOT rate is 5% city plus 6% state = 11% total, applicable only to licensed hotel and lodging establishments, not residential STRs.

How much is the short-term rental license fee in Southlake?

City HOT: 5%. State HOT: 6%. Total: 11%. STR Status: All banned.

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