Keller vs Southlake
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Keller, TX and Southlake, TX?
Keller and Southlake have similar restriction levels.
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 →Southlake, TX
Tarrant County
Southlake bans all STRs (Ordinance 1187). The city's HOT rate is 5% city plus 6% state = 11% total, applicable only to licensed hotel and lodging establishments, not residential STRs.
View full Southlake rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Keller | Southlake |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| City HOT | - | 5% |
| State HOT | - | 6% |
| Total | - | 11% |
| STR Status | - | All banned |
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.
Southlake FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Southlake?
Southlake bans all STRs (Ordinance 1187). The city's HOT rate is 5% city plus 6% state = 11% total, applicable only to licensed hotel and lodging establishments, not residential STRs.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Southlake?
City HOT: 5%. State HOT: 6%. Total: 11%. STR Status: All banned.
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