San Antonio hotels collect a 9% city Hotel Occupancy Tax under SAMC Chapter 31 (7% general plus 2% expansion) on top of the 6% Texas state HOT, producing a 15% combined burden. Operators register with the San Antonio Finance Department and file monthly returns electronically.
Hotels, motels, B&Bs, and short-term-rental hosts in San Antonio collect HOT on every room rented under 30 consecutive days at a daily rate of $2 or more. SAMC Chapter 31 sets the 9% city portion (7% general plus 2% expansion dedicated to convention-center debt and tourism), and Texas Tax Code Chapter 156 adds the 6% state HOT collected by the Comptroller. Operators register with the San Antonio Finance Department, post a permit, and file electronic returns monthly. Federal employees on official travel and permanent residents over 30 days are exempt. Revenue funds the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Visit San Antonio, arts grants, and historic preservation.
Late filing triggers 5% to 10% penalties plus interest. Willful failure to remit is a Class C misdemeanor under Texas Tax Code Section 156.202, and the city can revoke STR permits and file liens for repeat noncompliance.
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