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Highland Haven
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Highland Haven

From the linked source
  1. To confirm
    Check that short-term rentals are allowed at your address

    The record has no finding on whether Highland Haven allows short-term rentals. Ask the planning or zoning office before you list.

  2. To confirm
    Check whether you need a license or permit

    The record does not say whether Highland Haven requires a short-term rental license. Ask the city or county licensing office.

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 5% Burnet County 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.

The published guide for Highland Haven lists 5% county 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. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

County tax
5%
State tax
6%
Total for a direct booking
11%
License
Not available
Local filing
You collect and remit
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Tax details

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

Highland Haven: Recorded remittance instructions

NONE-REPORTED baseline; Lake LBJ community; no HOT/STR program found on city site

Source: highlandhaventx.com

Burnet County: Recorded exemptions

No county HOT on permanent residents (30+ consecutive days, Tax Code §352.002(c)/§156.101); US governmental entities (§156.103(a)) and persons described in §156.103(d) are exempt; state governmental entities pay but are entitled to a refund (§352.007).

Source: burnetcountytexas.org: burnet county hotel occupancy tax policy pdf

Burnet County: Recorded penalties and interest

5% penalty if postmarked after the due date; additional 5% if more than 31 days late; additional 10% if more than 60 days late (Burnet County HOT Report). Quarterly filing due Jan 31 / Apr 30 / Jul 31 / Oct 31; 1% collector rebate.

Burnet County: Recorded effective date

2004-04-01

Burnet County: Recorded remittance instructions

Burnet County Treasurer: quarterly report and payment due Jan 31, Apr 30, Jul 31 and Oct 31; operators may retain 1% of the tax they collect (Burnet County HOT regulation and HOT form)

Burnet County: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

Burnet County: County tax applicability

The county tax is shown separately from municipal tax.

Platform tax collection guidance for Highland Haven

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

  • Find permit information

    Permit requirements are not available in this guide. The linked authority provides application information.

  • Collection of the 5% county 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.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Burnet County occupancy tax5%
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Texas state hotel occupancy tax6%
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Licensing recordNot available
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Highland Haven STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Highland Haven occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Highland Haven?

The licensing requirement for Highland Haven is not available. Check state and local license or registration rules before listing.

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.