Texas state HOT of 6% applies to STR stays under 30 days. Harris County adds 4% (2% county + 2% Sports Authority). No Humble city STR permit fee identified.
All short-term rental operators in Humble owe hotel occupancy tax on rentals under 30 consecutive days. The City of Humble levies a 7% hotel occupancy tax on the consideration paid for rooms costing $2.00 or more per day. The state of Texas collects an additional 6%. Harris County imposes approximately 2% county HOT plus a 2% Sports Authority tax for incorporated areas. Major platforms including Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit the 6% state tax automatically. Operators must file monthly reports with the City of Humble tax assessor-collector by the 20th day of each month, reporting the prior month's occupancy and tax collected. Permanent residents (30+ consecutive days) are exempt.
Failure to collect or remit HOT: misdemeanor. Back taxes plus penalties and interest may be assessed.
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Humble Code §8.03.011 prohibits construction, demolition, and power lawn mower operation between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Heavy equipment (§8.03.008) also prohi...
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Keeping any animal or bird that causes frequent or long-continued noise disturbing the vicinity is a violation of Humble's noise ordinance (Art. 8.03).
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Aircraft noise is federally preempted. Humble has no local aircraft noise ordinance. The city is near Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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Humble does not have a standalone ordinance regulating leaf blower use. Gas-powered and electric leaf blowers are permitted for residential and commercial la...
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Humble Code of Ordinances Chapter 38 (Nuisances) prohibits unreasonably loud or disturbing sounds including amplified music. Sound from loudspeakers, PA syst...
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Humble regulates driveway construction and parking on residential property. Vehicles must be parked on improved surfaces — parking on grass, dirt, or unpaved...
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