Taxes & Fees: Houston vs La Porte
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Houston, TX and La Porte, TX?
Houston and La Porte have similar restriction levels.
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
Short-term rentals in unincorporated Harris County are subject to 15% total hotel occupancy tax: 6% state + 7% county + 2% Harris County-Houston Sports Authority. Applies to stays of 29 nights or fewer. Airbnb and VRBO collect and remit automatically.
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| Fact | Houston | La Porte |
|---|---|---|
| State HOT | 6% | - |
| City HOT | 7% | - |
| County + Sports | 2% + 2% | - |
| Total | Up to 17% | - |
| Auto-Collect | Airbnb & Vrbo | - |
| Total Tax Rate | - | 15% on stays ≤29 nights |
| State Tax | - | 6% |
| County Tax | - | 7% |
| Sports Authority | - | 2% |
| Platform Collection | - | Airbnb/VRBO auto-collect |
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.
La Porte FAQ
How much tax do I owe on STR income in unincorporated Harris County?
15% total hotel occupancy tax on stays of 29 nights or fewer: 6% state + 7% county + 2% sports authority. Applied to listing price plus cleaning fees.
Does Airbnb collect Harris County hotel tax automatically?
Yes. Airbnb and VRBO collect and remit state and county hotel occupancy taxes automatically for listings in Harris County.
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