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College Station
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in College Station

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  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in College Station

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

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

    Fee: $100 permit + $100 inspection, $75 annual renewal. Term: Annual.

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Who collects the 7% College Station occupancy tax depends on the booking channel

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

  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 College Station 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: $100 permit + $100 inspection, $75 annual renewal. Term: Annual.

At a glance.

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

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

College Station: Recorded remittance instructions

Airbnb collects state HOT only and does not collect City HOT. Hosts file and pay local HOT to the City of College Station and Brazos County.

Source for these notes: cstx.gov: hotel occupancy tax

Platform tax collection guidance for College Station

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

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbPlatform collectsYou collect and remit
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: $100 permit + $100 inspection, $75 annual renewal. Term: Annual.

  • Collection of the 7% local tax

    Follow the channel breakdown above; 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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College Station 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.

College Station STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my College Station occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in College Station?

A license or registration is required. Fee: $100 permit + $100 inspection, $75 annual renewal. Term: Annual.

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.