Missouri City vs Richmond
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Missouri City, TX and Richmond, TX?
Richmond has fewer restrictions than Missouri City.
Missouri City, TX
Fort Bend County
Short-term rentals in Missouri City must collect and remit the local hotel occupancy tax on stays under 30 days, in addition to the registration fee.
View full Missouri City rules →Richmond, TX
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 | Missouri City | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| HOT applies | Stays under 30 days | - |
| Filing | City Finance Department | - |
| Plus state tax | Texas 6% HOT | - |
| Permit fee | Annual rental registration | - |
| 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.
Missouri City FAQ
Who collects the hotel tax?
The rental operator is responsible for collecting hotel occupancy tax from guests and remitting it to Missouri City Finance on the required schedule.
Are stays over 30 days taxed?
No. Hotel occupancy tax in Texas applies only to stays under 30 consecutive days at the same property.
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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