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San Antonio
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in San Antonio
STR permit required (UDC Sec.35-374.01 + Ch.16 Art.XXII): Type 1 owner/operator-occupied vs Type 2 non-owner-occupied. Type 2 density cap 12.5% of units per block face/multifamily building (BOA exception possible).
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Check published permit and tax guidance for San Antonio.

What you need to do in San Antonio

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    STR permit required (UDC Sec.35-374.01 + Ch.16 Art.XXII): Type 1 owner/operator-occupied vs Type 2 non-owner-occupied. Type 2 density cap 12.5% of units per block face/multifamily building (BOA exception possible).

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

    Fee: Type 2 fee $450 (raised 2024). Term: 3 years. Types: Type 1 / Type 2. Rule: Sec.35-374.01.

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Who collects the 9% San Antonio occupancy tax depends on the booking channel

    Airbnb: collects it for you; Vrbo: collects it for you; Booking.com: you collect and remit; Direct: you collect and remit. Where a channel's answer is not confirmed, check its tax settings.

  4. To do
    File monthly returns

    The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. The record says you file even when a platform collected the tax.

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

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What to know.

STR permit required (UDC Sec.35-374.01 + Ch.16 Art.XXII): Type 1 owner/operator-occupied vs Type 2 non-owner-occupied. Type 2 density cap 12.5% of units per block face/multifamily building (BOA exception possible). The published guide for San Antonio lists 9% 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. Total for a direct booking: 16.75% (9% San Antonio occupancy tax + 1.75% Bexar County venue hotel occupancy tax + 6% Texas state hotel occupancy tax). A license or registration is required. Fee: Type 2 fee $450 (raised 2024). Term: 3 years. Types: Type 1 / Type 2.

At a glance.

Local tax
9%
State tax
6%
Total for a direct booking
16.75%
License
Required
Local filing
By booking channel
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Tax details

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

San Antonio: Recorded remittance instructions

Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit City HOT, effective March 10, 2025. For all other platforms, hosts self-remit City HOT. Operators still file monthly City HOT reports and pay Bexar County HOT through Neumo.

San Antonio: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Source for these notes: sa.gov: str

Platform tax collection guidance for San Antonio

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

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbPlatform collectsCheck
VrboPlatform collectsCheck
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

  • Get the required license or registration

    Apply before you list. Fee: Type 2 fee $450 (raised 2024). Term: 3 years. Types: Type 1 / Type 2.

  • Collection of the 9% local tax

    Follow the channel breakdown above; you collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

  • File your tax returns

    File monthly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. The record says you file even when a platform collected the tax.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

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San Antonio occupancy tax9%
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Texas state hotel occupancy tax6%
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Bexar County venue hotel occupancy tax1.75%
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

San Antonio STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my San Antonio occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in San Antonio?

A license or registration is required. Fee: Type 2 fee $450 (raised 2024). Term: 3 years. Types: Type 1 / Type 2.

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. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. The record says you file even when a platform collected the tax.