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Surfside Beach
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Surfside Beach

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  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Surfside Beach

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

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

    Fee: $200/yr (expires Dec 31, not prorated).

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 5% Surfside Beach 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. File even when you owe nothing for the period (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 Surfside Beach lists 5% 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: $200/yr (expires Dec 31, not prorated).

At a glance.

Local tax
5%
State tax
6%
Total for a direct booking
11%
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.

Surfside Beach: Recorded exemptions

Guests staying 30+ continuous days are permanent residents and no tax is collected on such stays (Code of Ordinances Ch. 44, Art. III, Sec. 44-44; Village HOT page).

Surfside Beach: Recorded penalties and interest

Local late penalties: 5% after 30 days delinquent, 10% after 60 days, 15% after 90 days; only the Village Council may waive penalties (Village HOT page, Code Ch. 44 Art. III).

Surfside Beach: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (portal.deckard.com)

Surfside Beach: Recorded remittance instructions

STR/HOT portal (Host Compliance / surfsidebeachtx-self.govplatform.com; Stripe payments; printable form available) · quarterly (due Apr/Jul/Oct/Jan 20); RATE CORRECTED: 5% city (baseline said 4%); 11% total w/ state; Airbnb/VRBO do NOT remit local tax; Code Ch.44 Art.III; $0 returns still required; fines up to $500/day

Surfside Beach: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

Source for these notes: surfsidetx.org: city hoteltax

Platform tax collection guidance for Surfside Beach

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: $200/yr (expires Dec 31, not prorated).

  • Collection of the 5% 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. File even when you owe nothing for the period (per the source).

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

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Surfside Beach occupancy tax5%
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Texas state hotel occupancy tax6%
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Surfside Beach STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Surfside Beach occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Surfside Beach?

A license or registration is required. Fee: $200/yr (expires Dec 31, not prorated).

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. File even when you owe nothing for the period (per the source).