Edinburg, TX Short-Term Rentals: Taxes & Fees (2026)
Key Facts
- State HOT
- 6%: remit to TX Comptroller
- Local HOT
- Edinburg may add local HOT
- Registration
- TX Comptroller hotel tax permit required
- State Law
- TX Tax Code §156
Summary
STR hosts must collect and remit the 6% Texas state Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) and register with the TX Comptroller. Local HOT may also apply.
Sec. 156.051. TAX IMPOSED. (a) A tax is imposed on a person who, under a lease, concession, permit, right of access, license, contract, or agreement, pays for the use or possession or for the right to the use or possession of a room or space in a hotel costing $15 or more each day.(b) The price of a room in a hotel does not include the cost of food served by the hotel and the cost of personal services performed by the hotel for the person except for those services related to cleaning and readying the room for use or possession. Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1686, ch. 389, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 209, Sec. 28, eff. Oct. 1, 2003.
Sec. 156.052. RATE OF TAX. The rate of the tax imposed by this chapter is six percent of the price pa
Full Breakdown
Short-term rental operators in Edinburg must collect the city transient occupancy tax (TOT) or hotel occupancy tax (HOT) on all stays under 30 days. The rate is set by city ordinance and typically ranges from 5% to 8% of the nightly rental rate. Operators must register with the Edinburg tax collector and file returns quarterly. Many booking platforms collect and remit taxes automatically, but hosts are ultimately responsible for ensuring compliance. Permit application fees range from $100 to $300, and annual renewal fees are typically $75 to $200.
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