Keller, TX Short-Term Rentals: Taxes & Fees (2026)
Key Facts
- State HOT Rate
- 6 percent
- Keller Local HOT
- 7 percent
- Combined Rate
- 13 percent
- 30-Day Exemption
- Long stays exempt
- Airbnb Collects
- State portion only
Summary
Texas charges 6 percent state HOT on stays under 30 days (Tax Code 156) and Keller adds a 7 percent local HOT (Chapter 351). Operators must collect and remit both regardless of platform.
Sec. 351.002. TAX AUTHORIZED. (a) A municipality by ordinance may impose a tax 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 that is in a hotel, costs $2 or more each day, and is ordinarily used for sleeping.(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.(c) The tax does not apply to a person who is a permanent resident under Section 156.101 of this code. Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 191, Sec.
Full Breakdown
Short-term rentals in Keller are subject to the Texas state hotel occupancy tax at 6 percent under Texas Tax Code Chapter 156, plus the Keller local hotel occupancy tax at 7 percent under Texas Tax Code Chapter 351, for a combined 13 percent rate on the rental price for stays of 30 days or less. The state tax is paid to the Texas Comptroller on a monthly or quarterly basis depending on volume. The local Keller tax is remitted directly to the City of Keller Finance Department under the procedures in the Keller Code of Ordinances.
Airbnb collects and remits the 6 percent state tax on behalf of hosts but does not collect the Keller local tax, meaning operators on Airbnb are personally responsible for the 7 percent local portion. VRBO and direct bookings require operators to collect and remit both the state and local portions. Stays of 30 consecutive days or more to the same guest are exempt from both taxes. Registration with both the Comptroller and the city is required before collecting.
Violations & Fines
Failure to remit Texas state HOT is subject to penalties up to 10 percent of tax plus interest under Tax Code 156.202. Keller local HOT delinquency triggers late fees, interest, and possible civil collection action.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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