Taxes & Fees: Irving vs Mesquite
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Irving, TX and Mesquite, TX?
Mesquite has fewer restrictions than Irving.
Irving, TX
Dallas County
Irving STR hosts must collect and remit a 7% local hotel occupancy tax monthly, in addition to the state 6% hotel tax. Registration fees apply annually.
View full Irving rules →Mesquite, TX
Dallas County
STRs in Mesquite must collect Texas state hotel tax (6%) plus the Mesquite municipal hotel occupancy tax (7%), totaling roughly 13% on stays under 30 days.
View full Mesquite rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Irving | Mesquite |
|---|---|---|
| Local HOT | 7% | - |
| State HOT | 6% (collected by platforms) | - |
| Remittance | Monthly to city | - |
| Applies To | Stays under 30 days | - |
| Enforcement | City Finance + Code Enforcement | - |
| - | - |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Irving FAQ
What taxes do Irving STR hosts owe?
A 7% local hotel occupancy tax remitted monthly to the city, plus a 6% state hotel tax (often collected by Airbnb/VRBO on your behalf).
Does Airbnb collect the local tax for Irving hosts?
Airbnb collects the state 6% tax but not the local 7% Irving HOT. Hosts must collect and remit the local tax directly.
Mesquite FAQ
Does Airbnb collect Mesquite hotel tax for me?
Airbnb generally collects Texas state HOT, but not always the city portion. Verify in your dashboard and remit any gap.
Are stays of 30+ days taxable?
No, stays of 30 consecutive days or more to the same guest are exempt from hotel occupancy tax under state and city law.
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