Taxes & Fees: Keller vs Mansfield
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Keller, TX and Mansfield, TX?
Mansfield has fewer restrictions than Keller.
Keller, TX
Tarrant County
Texas charges 6 percent state HOT on stays under 30 days (Tax Code 156) and Keller adds a 7 percent local HOT (Chapter 351). Operators must collect and remit both regardless of platform.
View full Keller rules →Mansfield, TX
Tarrant County
Mansfield STRs must collect 6 percent state HOT and 7 percent Mansfield HOT under TX Tax Code 156 and 351. Platforms collect state tax but hosts typically must remit local HOT to Mansfield Finance.
View full Mansfield rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Keller | Mansfield |
|---|---|---|
| State HOT Rate | 6 percent | - |
| Keller Local HOT | 7 percent | - |
| Combined Rate | 13 percent | - |
| 30-Day Exemption | Long stays exempt | - |
| Airbnb Collects | State portion only | - |
| State HOT | - | 6 percent TX Tax Code 156 |
| Local HOT | - | 7 percent TX Tax Code 351 |
| Threshold | - | Stays under 30 days |
| Platform Collects | - | State only typically |
| Host Files | - | Local HOT to Mansfield |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Keller FAQ
Does Airbnb handle all my Keller STR taxes?
No. Airbnb only collects and remits the 6 percent state hotel occupancy tax. Operators must still register with the City of Keller and remit the 7 percent local hotel occupancy tax themselves.
When are stays exempt from hotel occupancy tax?
When the same guest stays 30 consecutive days or more, both the Texas state and Keller local hotel occupancy taxes do not apply to those nights under state law and local ordinance.
Mansfield FAQ
Does Airbnb pay my Mansfield hotel tax?
Airbnb collects and remits the 6 percent state HOT. Local 7 percent Mansfield HOT is generally the host responsibility unless a platform agreement exists.
How often do I remit hotel occupancy tax?
Most small operators file quarterly with the Comptroller and Mansfield. Larger operators file monthly. Due dates are the 20th of the following month.
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