Texas State Hotel Occupancy Tax is 6%. College Station levies additional local HOT. Platforms auto-collect both. Total rates typically 11 to 15%.
Texas imposes a 6% State Hotel Occupancy Tax on all lodging under 30 days. College Station levies an additional city Hotel Occupancy Tax. Platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo) collect and remit both state and city HOT automatically. Direct bookings require registration with both the TX Comptroller (state) and city (local). Filing is quarterly. Texas has no state income tax, making HOT revenue significant for local tourism funding.
Non-remittance: 5 to 10% penalty + interest. TX Comptroller audit. Tax evasion: Class A misdemeanor.
College Station, TX
College Station regulates short-term rentals with registration requirements. High demand during Texas A&M football weekends, graduation, and university event...
College Station, TX
College Station STRs must comply with general noise ordinance. Many cities impose stricter quiet hours for rentals. Complaints can trigger permit review.
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