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Cameron County
short-term rental taxes.

Tax and permit requirements for Cameron County. Use your full address to find its governing authorities.

Outside city limits: what you need to do in unincorporated Cameron County

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To confirm
Check that short-term rentals are allowed at your address
The record has no finding on whether Cameron County allows short-term rentals. Ask the planning or zoning office before you list.
To confirm
Check whether you need a license or permit
The record does not say whether Cameron County requires a short-term rental license. Ask the county licensing office.
To do
Collect and remit the 2% Cameron 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.
To do
File monthly returns
Due by the 20th of the following month (per the source). 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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Rental eligibility

Whether short-term rentals are allowed in unincorporated Cameron County is not established in our record. Check zoning and permit rules with the county before listing.

Check the recorded local source

What to know.

The record for Cameron County lists a 2% occupancy tax. City and district taxes are shown separately, on top of the 6% Texas state hotel occupancy tax. Browse the local guides below and check your address. Local hotel occupancy taxes may apply in addition to the state rate.

At a glance.

County tax: 2%
State tax: 6%
Highest recorded city rate: 10.5%
Cities tracked: 17

The highest recorded city rate describes the available dataset. It is not a legal maximum or the full tax due for an address.

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Tax details

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

Cameron: Recorded exemptions

Government stays (official US/Texas government purposes); occupancies over 30 consecutive days without payment interruption; rentals tied to educational institution programs/activities (Cameron County HOT page).

Cameron: Recorded penalties and interest

5% late filing penalty for filings delayed more than 30 days; delinquent taxes accrue 10% annual interest (Cameron County HOT page). Monthly filing due by the 20th of the following month.

Cameron: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (tax.localgov.org: login)

Cameron: Recorded remittance instructions

online filing/payment via Localgov portal (tax.localgov.org); monthly by 20th; zero filings required; CSV '2%+2%' overstated; SPI city HOT (10.5%) is separate and city-administered

Cameron: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Source for these notes: cameroncountytx.gov: cameron county hotel tax information hot

How county vs. city works here

The recorded county rate is 2%
The occupancy-tax rate for Cameron County is 2%. Use your address to find the applicable jurisdiction. You collect and remit this tax.
Check the rules for your local area
Open a city guide below for city and special district requirements.
Outside city limits, the county rules apply
The list under "Outside city limits" above is what Cameron County requires there. Special district rules may also apply.

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Cameron County occupancy tax2%

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Texas state hotel occupancy tax6%

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Cities in Cameron County

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Outside city limits (unincorporated Cameron County)? See what the county requires or Look up your exact address

Communities outside city limits

Unincorporated communities in Cameron County include Arroyo Colorado Estates, Arroyo Gardens, Bixby, Bluetown, Cameron Park, Chula Vista, Del Mar Heights, El Camino Angosto, Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, Green Valley Farms, Iglesia Antigua, Juarez, and 23 more. An address in one of them is outside city limits, so Cameron County rules apply. These are Census-designated places, not separate tax authorities.