Taxes & Fees: Fulshear vs Rosenberg

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.

Does Airbnb collect Rosenberg's local hotel occupancy tax for me?

Airbnb collects the 6% Texas state HOT but generally does not remit Rosenberg's 7% local tax. Hosts remain responsible for registering with HdL Companies and filing local returns directly.

When do I need to remit the tax?

Returns and payments are due monthly. Contact the Rosenberg Finance Department at 832-595-3350 or HdL at (281) 241-6461 to confirm your filing schedule and exemption rules.

Are stays of 30 days or longer taxable?

No. Texas hotel occupancy tax, including Rosenberg's local portion, applies only to lodging rentals of less than 30 consecutive days to the same occupant.