Short-term rental hosts in Pasadena must collect and remit a total 13% hotel occupancy tax: 6% state tax under TX Tax Code Ch. 156 and 7% local tax. Failure to collect results in state penalties plus interest.
Pasadena levies a 7% local hotel occupancy tax on rooms rented for 30 consecutive days or less, in addition to the 6% state hotel occupancy tax under TX Tax Code Chapter 156. The combined 13% rate applies to all short-term rental bookings including Airbnb and VRBO. Hosts are responsible for collecting, reporting, and remitting these taxes. Airbnb and VRBO may collect and remit the state portion automatically, but hosts should verify local tax obligations with the city. Quarterly reporting may be required. The city uses hotel occupancy tax revenue to promote tourism and the convention center.
State penalties for failure to file/pay: 5% penalty after 30 days, 10% after 60 days, plus interest per TX Tax Code. Local violations subject to city enforcement.
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