Euless, TX Short-Term Rentals: Taxes & Fees (2026)

Texas Tax Code Chapter 156 imposes the 6 percent state hotel occupancy tax on short-term lodging under 30 consecutive days. Texas Tax Code Chapter 351 authorizes cities to levy a local hotel occupancy tax up to 7 percent; Euless levies the full 7 percent. Total combined rate is 13 percent on the gross rental amount. Airbnb and Vrbo have agreements with the Texas Comptroller to collect and remit the 6 percent state tax automatically, but they do not universally collect city HOT in Texas, meaning Euless hosts must typically register with the city Finance Department and file monthly or quarterly HOT returns directly. Rentals to permanent residents (30+ consecutive days), federal employees on official business, and specific nonprofit groups may be exempt with proper documentation (TX Comptroller Form 12-302). City HOT revenue must be used per TX Tax Code 351.101 for tourism promotion, convention facilities, arts, or historical preservation. Penalties for late filing include 5 percent penalty after due date plus 1 percent per month interest. Operators should also collect and remit any applicable state sales tax on cleaning fees and add-on services.