Garland short-term rentals must collect a 7% city Hotel Occupancy Tax and the 6% Texas state HOT on stays under 30 days, totaling 13% on each booking.
Under Texas Tax Code Chapter 351 (municipal HOT) and Chapter 156 (state HOT), short-term rentals in Garland that rent rooms for less than 30 consecutive days must collect Hotel Occupancy Tax just like hotels and motels. Garland's municipal HOT rate is 7%; the State of Texas rate is 6%, for a combined 13% on the rental rate (excluding cleaning fees billed separately and not always taxed). Hosts must register with the City of Garland's Finance Department and the Texas Comptroller, file returns (typically monthly or quarterly), and remit collected tax. Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit Texas state HOT automatically, but city HOT collection varies by platform; hosts remain ultimately responsible. Penalties for non-payment include interest, late-filing fees, and personal liability.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Garland code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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