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Johnson City
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Johnson City
STRs allowed in single-family dwellings in city limits and ETJ. STRs in multifamily units (apartments/condos/duplexes) expressly barred.
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Check published permit and tax guidance for Johnson City.

What you need to do in Johnson City

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    STRs allowed in single-family dwellings in city limits and ETJ. STRs in multifamily units (apartments/condos/duplexes) expressly barred.

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

    Fee: Hotel/STR Unit Permit Registration required ($100 one-time application fee).

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 7% Johnson City 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 quarterly returns

    The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

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

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What to know.

STRs allowed in single-family dwellings in city limits and ETJ. STRs in multifamily units (apartments/condos/duplexes) expressly barred. The published guide for Johnson City 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: Hotel/STR Unit Permit Registration required ($100 one-time application fee).

At a glance.

Local tax
7%
State tax
6%
Total for a direct booking
13%
License
Required
Local filing
You collect and remit
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Tax details

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

Johnson City: Recorded exemptions

No tax on permanent residents (30+ consecutive days) (City Code §11.04.001, Ord. 16-0701).

Johnson City: Recorded penalties and interest

15% penalty and interest assessed on additional HOT due when the tax is under-calculated (City HOT FAQ). Quarterly remittance.

Johnson City: Recorded remittance instructions

register and remit HOT directly to the city · quarterly; 7% confirmed in city code; tax base includes cleaning fees and pet fees; Hill Country STR market

Johnson City: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

Source for these notes: ecode360.com

Platform tax collection guidance for Johnson City

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

  • Get the required license or registration

    Apply before you list. Fee: Hotel/STR Unit Permit Registration required ($100 one-time application fee).

  • Collection of the 7% local tax

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

  • File your tax returns

    File quarterly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

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Johnson City occupancy tax7%
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Texas state hotel occupancy tax6%
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Johnson City STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Johnson City occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Johnson City?

A license or registration is required. Fee: Hotel/STR Unit Permit Registration required ($100 one-time application fee).

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 quarterly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.