Cedar Hill Sec. 21-42 levies 7% city Hotel Occupancy Tax on stays under 30 days, plus 6% state HOT = 13% total. Administered by MuniServices, LLC. Exempt: religious/charitable organizations and permanent residents (30+ consecutive days).
Cedar Hill Code of Ordinances Chapter 21, Article III, Section 21-42 establishes a 7% city Hotel Occupancy Tax on the consideration paid for sleeping room rentals of fewer than 30 consecutive days. This applies to hotels, motels, B&Bs, tourist homes, lodging houses, and short-term rentals. Combined with the 6% Texas state HOT, the total rate is 13%. Tax administration is handled by MuniServices, LLC. Exemptions include religious, charitable, and educational organizations, and permanent residents staying 30 or more consecutive days. STR operators must register with both the city and TX Comptroller for tax collection and remittance.
HOT violations per Sec. 21-46. Penalties as allowed by law. Non-remittance may trigger TX Comptroller enforcement.
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