Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Austin, TX (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Austin pay roughly 17% in combined occupancy and lodging taxes. Here's the itemized breakdown, who collects each one, and what you may need to remit yourself.
Itemized tax rates
| Tax | Rate | Who collects |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Hotel Occupancy Tax (state)6% of the room cost, applies to rentals under 30 days including houses/condos. Airbnb and Vrbo are already required to collect the state portion for bookings on their sites; hosts taking direct bookings must collect and remit to the Texas Comptroller themselves. | 6% | platform |
| City of Austin Hotel Occupancy Tax11% total = 9% occupancy tax + 2% venue project tax. Since April 1, 2025 (Ordinance No. 20250227-041), platforms that collect payment for STR occupancy must collect and remit the city HOT on the operator's behalf. Operators must still file quarterly HOT reports with the city (including zero reports and reporting how much each platform collected), and must collect/remit directly on non-platform (direct) bookings. | 11% | platform |
What will guests pay on a Austin stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Austin occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Texas Hotel Occupancy Tax (state) (6%)· usually collected by platform | $27.00 |
| City of Austin Hotel Occupancy Tax (11%)· usually collected by platform | $49.50 |
| Total tax (17%) | $76.50 |
| Guest pays | $526.50 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 12, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Austin and your booking platform.