Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Fredericksburg, TX (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Fredericksburg pay roughly 20% 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 state hotel occupancy tax6% of the room cost, remitted to the Texas Comptroller. Platforms such as Airbnb/Vrbo generally collect and remit the state HOT on platform bookings ('these services may handle state remittance' per city FAQ); hosts remit directly for direct bookings. | 6% | varies |
| City of Fredericksburg hotel occupancy taxFiled quarterly (due Apr 30, Jul 31, Oct 31, Jan 31). Airbnb/VRBO do NOT remit city HOT — the host must register and remit directly. Applies to properties in the city limits AND the ETJ. Late payment: 4.25% interest from day one plus 15% penalty after one delinquent quarter. New online HOT portal (hot.cityoffbg.com) replaced Xpress Bill Pay July 1, 2026. Non-remittance triggers a 90-day STR permit suspension. | 7% | host |
| Gillespie County hotel occupancy taxApplies only to properties outside BOTH the Fredericksburg city limits and the city's ETJ (remitted to the county treasurer); properties inside the city limits or the ETJ pay the city 7% instead, so the combined burden in town is 13% (6% state + 7% city). | 7% | host |
What will guests pay on a Fredericksburg stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Fredericksburg occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Texas state hotel occupancy tax (6%)· collection varies | $27.00 |
| City of Fredericksburg hotel occupancy tax (7%)· host remits | $31.50 |
| Gillespie County hotel occupancy tax (7%)· host remits | $31.50 |
| Total tax (20%) | $90.00 |
| Guest pays | $540.00 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 10, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Fredericksburg and your booking platform.