Richmond, TX Short-Term Rentals: Taxes & Fees (2026)
Key Facts
- City HOT
- Applies to STRs
- State HOT
- 6 percent
- County HOT
- 2% in city
- Stay threshold
- Under 30 days
Summary
Short-term rental operators in Richmond, Texas must collect and remit the City's Hotel Occupancy Tax in addition to state and Fort Bend County hotel occupancy taxes.
The information on this web page is provided to all hotels/motels/ bed & breakfast (hereinafter referred to as "hotels") in the City of Richmond and its Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) to explain the rules for the administration and remittance of Hotel Occupancy Tax. The City of Richmond urges you to read and adhere to the information contained on this web page carefully. This is a summary of the City of Richmond Hotel Tax Ordinance and also includes information on the State of Texas Hotel Tax, therefore it is not all-inclusive. Any questions should be addressed by calling the State Comptrollers office at 800-252-1385, accessing their website at http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/hotel/index.html or calling the City of Richmond Finance Office at 281-342-5456.
Full Breakdown
The City of Richmond imposes a local Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) on stays of fewer than 30 consecutive days at hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts, and short-term rentals located within the city limits and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. Operators must register with the Richmond Finance Department, collect the tax from guests, and file periodic returns. The local tax is in addition to the 6% Texas state HOT and the Fort Bend County HOT (2% inside city limits) that took effect October 1, 2024.
Violations & Fines
Failure to register, collect, or remit Hotel Occupancy Tax may result in penalties, interest on unpaid tax, audit assessments, and enforcement action by the City Finance Department.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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