Taxes & Fees: Frisco vs Plano
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Frisco, TX and Plano, TX?
Plano has fewer restrictions than Frisco.
Frisco, TX
Collin County
Frisco STRs must collect 13% total occupancy tax: 6% Texas state HOT plus 7% Frisco city HOT. Monthly remittance to Frisco required by the 20th of the following month. Airbnb and Vrbo collect state HOT automatically but city HOT collection varies by platform.
View full Frisco rules →Plano, TX
Collin County
Plano STRs collect 13% HOT total (6% state + 7% city). Registration is 300 dollars, reduced to 100 dollars with compliance incentives. Airbnb auto-collects the Plano portion under a 2019 agreement.
View full Plano rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Frisco | Plano |
|---|---|---|
| State HOT | 6% (TX Comptroller) | 6% (TX Tax Code Ch. 156) |
| Frisco HOT | 7% | - |
| Total | 13% | - |
| Filing | Monthly by the 20th | - |
| Under 30 Days | Taxable | - |
| City HOT | - | 7% (TX Tax Code Ch. 351) |
| Combined Rate | - | 13% |
| Registration Fee | - | 300 dollars (100 dollars w/ incentives) |
| Airbnb Auto-Collect | - | Yes (since 2019) |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Frisco FAQ
Does Airbnb collect Frisco city tax for me?
Airbnb collects the 6% Texas state HOT automatically, but hosts are typically responsible for remitting the 7% Frisco city HOT directly to Finance unless the platform has a specific agreement.
Who enforces this in Frisco?
Frisco code enforcement at (972) 292-5000 handles complaints.
Plano FAQ
How much tax does a Plano Airbnb charge guests?
Plano STRs charge 13 percent total in hotel occupancy tax: 6 percent state plus 7 percent city. Airbnb automatically collects and remits both under its 2019 agreement with Plano. Other platforms and direct bookings require the host to remit the Plano portion to the city.
Do I need to file city HOT returns if I only list on Airbnb?
No monthly HOT return is required for the Plano portion if all bookings come through Airbnb, because Airbnb remits it. If you also list on Vrbo or take direct bookings, you must register with Plano Finance and file returns covering those nights.
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