Short-term rentals in Richardson are subject to the Texas state hotel occupancy tax of 6% and the City of Richardson hotel occupancy tax. Richardson levies a 7% local hotel occupancy tax under Ch. 12 of the Code of Ordinances.
Richardson's hotel occupancy tax is established under Chapter 12 (Licenses, Taxation and Miscellaneous Business Regulations) of the Code of Ordinances. The city levies a 7% hotel occupancy tax on short-term accommodations of less than 30 consecutive days. This is in addition to the Texas state hotel occupancy tax of 6%, bringing the combined rate to 13%. Operators of short-term rental properties must collect and remit these taxes to both the city and the state. The city's tax is authorized under Texas Tax Code Chapter 351.
Failure to collect or remit hotel occupancy taxes may result in penalties and interest. The city may assess back taxes and pursue civil remedies.
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