Katy vs Richmond
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Katy, TX and Richmond, TX?
Richmond has fewer restrictions than Katy.
Katy, TX
Fort Bend County
Katy imposes a 7% city hotel occupancy tax on short-term rentals, in addition to the 6% state HOT, with monthly reporting required from operators.
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Fort Bend County
Short-term rental operators in Richmond, Texas must collect and remit the City's Hotel Occupancy Tax in addition to state and Fort Bend County hotel occupancy taxes.
View full Richmond rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Katy | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| City HOT Rate | 7% | - |
| State HOT Rate | 6% | - |
| Reporting Frequency | Monthly | - |
| Permit Fee | $300 new application | - |
| Inspection Fee | $50 | - |
| City HOT | - | Applies to STRs |
| State HOT | - | 6 percent |
| County HOT | - | 2% in city |
| Stay threshold | - | Under 30 days |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Katy FAQ
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.
Richmond FAQ
Do Airbnb hosts in Richmond, TX have to pay hotel tax?
Yes. Short-term rentals are subject to Richmond's local Hotel Occupancy Tax, the 6% Texas state HOT, and the Fort Bend County HOT for stays under 30 days.
Where do I remit Richmond hotel occupancy tax?
Operators register with and remit the city tax to the Richmond Finance Office at 281-342-5456. State HOT goes to the Texas Comptroller, and county HOT to Fort Bend County.
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