Taxes & Fees: Live Oak vs San Antonio
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Live Oak, TX and San Antonio, TX?
Live Oak and San Antonio have similar restriction levels.
Live Oak, TX
Bexar County
Short-term rentals in Live Oak must collect Texas state hotel occupancy tax, and may owe local hotel tax up to 7 percent under Texas Tax Code Chapter 351 if the city has imposed one.
View full Live Oak rules →San Antonio, TX
Bexar County
San Antonio short-term rental operators must collect and remit a combined 16.75% Hotel Occupancy Tax (9% city + 1.75% Bexar County + 6% state) and pay STR permit fees of $300 (Type 1) or $450 (Type 2) for a three-year permit term.
View full San Antonio rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Live Oak | San Antonio |
|---|---|---|
| State Tax Rate | 6% under Tax Code 156 | - |
| Max Local Rate | Up to 7% under Tax Code 351 | - |
| Short-Term Threshold | Rentals under 30 days | - |
| Who Remits Local | Typically the host, not platform | - |
| - | - |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Live Oak FAQ
Does Airbnb pay Live Oak local hotel tax?
Usually no, only state tax; local tax is the host's duty unless agreement exists.
Are long-term tenants exempt?
Yes, stays of 30 or more consecutive days are exempt from hotel tax.
San Antonio FAQ
Do I still owe HOT if Airbnb collects taxes for me?
Airbnb remits some Texas state and local taxes, but the operator is responsible for confirming what is collected and for filing any uncollected portion of the city, county, or state HOT directly. Always verify your platform's collection scope on the City of San Antonio HOT page.
Are stays longer than 30 days subject to HOT?
No. Texas Tax Code Chapter 156 and the city ordinance exempt rentals of 30 or more consecutive days to the same occupant from Hotel Occupancy Tax.
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