Taxes & Fees: Shenandoah vs The Woodlands
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Shenandoah, TX and The Woodlands, TX?
Shenandoah and The Woodlands have similar restriction levels.
Shenandoah, TX
Montgomery County
STRs in Shenandoah are subject to Texas state Hotel Occupancy Tax (6%) and Shenandoah's local HOT. The 2024 proposed STR ordinance cited HOT compliance as a key registration purpose.
View full Shenandoah rules →The Woodlands, TX
Montgomery County
STRs in The Woodlands are subject to Texas state Hotel Occupancy Tax (6%) and any applicable Montgomery County or city HOT. Airbnb collects and remits taxes for qualifying reservations.
View full The Woodlands rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Shenandoah | The Woodlands |
|---|---|---|
| State HOT | 6% | 6% on stays under 30 nights |
| Local HOT | Contact city for current rate | - |
| HOT Purpose | Key reason for STR registration | - |
| Airbnb Collection | Automatic for qualifying listings | Automatic for qualifying listings |
| Municipal HOT | - | None (unincorporated) |
| Permit Fee | - | None (Township STR application) |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Shenandoah FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Shenandoah?
STRs in Shenandoah are subject to Texas state Hotel Occupancy Tax (6%) and Shenandoah's local HOT. The 2024 proposed STR ordinance cited HOT compliance as a key registration purpose.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Shenandoah?
State HOT: 6%. Local HOT: Contact city for current rate. HOT Purpose: Key reason for STR registration. Airbnb Collection: Automatic for qualifying listings.
The Woodlands FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in the Woodlands?
STRs in The Woodlands are subject to Texas state Hotel Occupancy Tax (6%) and any applicable Montgomery County or city HOT. Airbnb collects and remits taxes for qualifying reservations.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in the Woodlands?
State HOT: 6% on stays under 30 nights. Municipal HOT: None (unincorporated). Permit Fee: None (Township STR application). Airbnb Collection: Automatic for qualifying listings.
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