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Lufkin
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Lufkin

Checked against the source
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Lufkin

    The record lists no ban. Zoning and HOA rules for your address still apply.

  2. To do
    Get the Lufkin short-term rental license or registration

    Fee: STR registration permit required, $100 fee, renewed every 2 years (Planning Dept). Term: 2 years.

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 7% Lufkin occupancy tax for you

    That is per the record. On direct bookings, you collect and remit it yourself.

  4. To confirm
    Find out how often you file and when returns are due

    The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.

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

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What to know.

The published guide for Lufkin 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. A license or registration is required. Fee: STR registration permit required, $100 fee, renewed every 2 years (Planning Dept). Term: 2 years.

At a glance.

Local tax
7%
State tax
6%
Total for a direct booking
13%
License
Required
Local filing
Platform collects
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Tax details

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

Lufkin: Recorded remittance instructions

City of Lufkin; city instructs hosts to add city as taxing authority on platform - most platforms remit 7% directly to city; Platform-remit arrangement stated on city STR page - verify against Airbnb art.2331 (not listed); excluded from county HOT

Source for these notes: cityoflufkin.com

Platform tax collection guidance for Lufkin

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

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbPlatform collectsCheck
VrboPlatform collectsCheck
Booking.comPlatform collectsCheck
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

  • Get the required license or registration

    Apply before you list. Fee: STR registration permit required, $100 fee, renewed every 2 years (Planning Dept). Term: 2 years.

  • Collection of the 7% local tax

    Platforms collect this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

  • File your tax returns

    Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

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Lufkin occupancy tax7%
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Texas state hotel occupancy tax6%
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Lufkin STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Lufkin occupancy taxes?

Airbnb collects this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Lufkin?

A license or registration is required. Fee: STR registration permit required, $100 fee, renewed every 2 years (Planning Dept). Term: 2 years.

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?

Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.