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Palestine
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

Start with the recorded local taxes and permit overview for Palestine, Texas. Check the current requirements for your exact address.

What you need to do in Palestine

Checked against the source
  1. To confirm
    Check that short-term rentals are allowed at your address

    The record has no finding on whether Palestine allows short-term rentals. Ask the planning or zoning office before you list.

  2. To confirm
    Check whether you need a license or permit

    The record does not say whether Palestine requires a short-term rental license. Ask the city or county licensing office.

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 7% Palestine occupancy tax yourself

    The record says booking platforms do not collect it, so you add it to every booking, platform and direct, and pay it to the authority.

  4. To do
    File monthly returns

    Due by the 20th (per the source).

    Filing portal

Verify each step with the authority before you file or apply. Source

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What to know.

The published guide for Palestine lists 7% local occupancy tax. The state table lists a 6% Texas state hotel occupancy tax in addition. Local hotel occupancy taxes may apply in addition to the state rate. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

Local tax
7%
State tax
6%
Total for a direct booking
13%
License
Not available
Local filing
You collect and remit
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Tax details

Exemptions, penalties, filing information, and effective dates from the linked sources.

Palestine: Recorded exemptions

Permanent residents; US and state employees/US military; Texas quasi-governmental entities; electric/telephone cooperatives; foreign diplomatic personnel (City of Palestine HOT return, c/o Avenu).

Palestine: Recorded penalties and interest

15% penalty if not timely filed and paid; 1% discount of tax due if timely filed and paid (City of Palestine HOT return). Monthly filing due by the 20th.

Palestine: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (hoteltaxonline.com)

Palestine: Recorded remittance instructions

Avenu Insights & Analytics (RDS), Tax Trust Account, PO Box 830725 Birmingham AL · monthly (due 20th of following month); Third-party administered (Avenu/RDS); 1% timely-filing discount; 15% late penalty

Palestine: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Source for these notes: revds.com: palestine 20hotel 20occupancy 20tax 20remittance

Platform tax collection guidance for Palestine

Collection is shown separately for each booking channel. Direct-booking taxes are paid by the host.

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbPlatform collectsYou collect and remit
VrboPlatform collectsYou collect and remit
Booking.comPlatform collectsYou collect and remit
DirectYou collect and remitYou collect and remit

Platform collects means the platform pays that tax. You collect and remit means you pay it. Collection details unavailable identifies a missing answer for that channel. Filing duties are listed separately.

Your next steps

  • Find permit information

    Permit requirements are not available in this guide. The linked authority provides application information.

  • Collection of the 7% local tax

    You collect and remit this tax using the linked filing instructions.

  • File your tax returns

    File monthly returns. Due by the 20th (per the source).

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Palestine occupancy tax7%
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Texas state hotel occupancy tax6%
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Licensing recordNot available
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Palestine STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Palestine occupancy taxes?

You collect and remit this tax for Airbnb and direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Palestine?

The licensing requirement for Palestine is not available. Check state and local license or registration rules before listing.

What happens if I don't file?

Penalties and interest depend on the tax and authority. Check the applicable rules and contact the authority about any missed filings or payments.

How often do I file?

File monthly returns. Due by the 20th (per the source).