Mansfield vs Southlake
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Mansfield, TX and Southlake, TX?
Mansfield has fewer restrictions than Southlake.
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 →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 | Mansfield | Southlake |
|---|---|---|
| State HOT | 6 percent TX Tax Code 156 | 6% |
| Local HOT | 7 percent TX Tax Code 351 | - |
| Threshold | Stays under 30 days | - |
| Platform Collects | State only typically | - |
| Host Files | Local HOT to Mansfield | - |
| City HOT | - | 5% |
| Total | - | 11% |
| STR Status | - | All banned |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
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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