Mansfield, TX Short-Term Rentals: Taxes & Fees (2026)
Key Facts
- State HOT
- 6 percent TX Tax Code 156
- Local HOT
- 7 percent TX Tax Code 351
- Threshold
- Stays under 30 days
- Platform Collects
- State only typically
- Host Files
- Local HOT to Mansfield
Summary
Mansfield STRs must collect 6 percent state HOT and 7 percent Mansfield HOT under TX Tax Code 156 and 351. Platforms collect state tax but hosts typically must remit local HOT to Mansfield Finance.
The state hotel occupancy tax rate is 6 percent (.06) of the cost of a room. Cities and certain counties and special purpose districts are authorized to impose an additional local hotel tax that the local taxing authority collects... Monthly: 20th day of the month following the end of each calendar month (for example, April 20 for March activity). Quarterly (if qualified): 20th day of the month following end of the calendar quarter.
Full Breakdown
Under Texas Tax Code Chapter 156, rentals of a room or space in a hotel, motel, tourist home, or similar commercial lodging costing 15 dollars or more per day are subject to the 6 percent state hotel occupancy tax. Under Texas Tax Code Chapter 351, the City of Mansfield imposes a local HOT of 7 percent on the same transactions. Short-term rentals operated through Airbnb and Vrbo meet this definition when the stay is under 30 consecutive days. Airbnb and Vrbo collect the 6 percent state HOT on behalf of hosts and remit to the Texas Comptroller.
Local HOT collection varies by platform and by whether Mansfield has a direct remittance agreement. Hosts generally remain responsible for ensuring the 7 percent local HOT is collected and remitted to the City of Mansfield Finance Department on a monthly or quarterly basis, along with reporting forms. In addition, operators may need a Texas sales tax permit, a Mansfield business registration, and must pay federal income tax on rental receipts. Failure to collect HOT exposes the owner to back tax, penalty, and interest assessments by the Comptroller and the city.
Violations & Fines
Failure to remit HOT: back tax plus 5 to 10 percent penalty and interest. Comptroller can audit up to 4 years back. City may impose liens for unpaid local HOT.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Airbnb pay my Mansfield hotel tax?
How often do I remit hotel occupancy tax?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Mansfield
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