Taxes & Fees: Fulshear vs Katy

What hotel tax do I owe on a Fulshear short-term rental?

You owe 6% Texas state HOT under Tax Code Sec. 156.051 plus 2% Fort Bend County HOT for properties inside Fulshear city limits. Fulshear itself has not adopted a municipal HOT under Chapter 351, so there is no separate city tax. Total HOT inside city limits is 8%.

When did the Fort Bend County hotel tax start?

The county HOT became effective October 1, 2024. Penalties for non-collection were waived through April 30, 2025. Full enforcement for all bookings and stays began May 1, 2025, with monthly returns due to Avenu Insights starting with the May 2025 period.

Does Fulshear charge a registration or permit fee for short-term rentals?

No. The Fulshear Code of Ordinances on Municode contains no STR-specific registration program, license, or permit fee. Operators must still comply with state and county HOT, generally applicable city codes, and HOA CC&Rs.

How much hotel occupancy tax do Katy STR hosts collect?

Hosts collect 6% for the state and 7% for the City of Katy on the room rate, totaling 13% before any platform-collected taxes.

How often do I report Katy hotel occupancy tax?

Monthly. Operators must complete the city's HOT reporting form and remit collected tax along with the report each month, even if no rentals occurred.