Taxes & Fees: Houston vs Humble
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Houston, TX and Humble, TX?
Humble has fewer restrictions than Houston.
Houston, TX
Harris County
Houston STR operators owe a combined 17% hotel occupancy tax: 6% state, 7% city, 2% Harris County, and 2% Harris County-Houston Sports Authority. Major platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo auto-collect both state and city portions.
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Harris County
Texas state HOT of 6% applies to STR stays under 30 days. Harris County adds 4% (2% county + 2% Sports Authority). No Humble city STR permit fee identified.
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| Fact | Houston | Humble |
|---|---|---|
| State HOT | 6% | 6% on stays < 30 consecutive days |
| City HOT | 7% | - |
| County + Sports | 2% + 2% | - |
| Total | Up to 17% | - |
| Auto-Collect | Airbnb & Vrbo | - |
| Harris County HOT | - | 2% county + 2% Sports Authority = 4% |
| Platform Collection | - | Airbnb/VRBO typically collect state HOT on behalf of host |
| City Permit Fee | - | None identified |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Houston FAQ
Does Airbnb collect Houston hotel tax?
Yes. Airbnb and Vrbo auto-collect both the 6% state and 7% city hotel occupancy tax on behalf of Houston hosts. County taxes may require separate filing.
What is the total tax rate for Houston STRs?
Up to 17% total: 6% state, 7% city, 2% Harris County, and 2% Harris County-Houston Sports Authority.
Humble FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Humble?
Texas state HOT of 6% applies to STR stays under 30 days. Harris County adds 4% (2% county + 2% Sports Authority). No Humble city STR permit fee identified.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Humble?
State HOT: 6% on stays < 30 consecutive days. Harris County HOT: 2% county + 2% Sports Authority = 4%. Platform Collection: Airbnb/VRBO typically collect state HOT on behalf of host. City Permit Fee: None identified.
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