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Jacksonville
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Jacksonville

Checked against the source
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Jacksonville

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

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

    hotels and STRs (Airbnb/VRBO) within city limits must register with the city; no registration fee

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 9% Jacksonville 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 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.

    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 Jacksonville lists 9% 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.

At a glance.

Local tax
9%
State tax
6%
Total for a direct booking
15%
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.

Jacksonville: Recorded exemptions

No tax after a guest becomes a permanent resident: 30+ continuous days' occupancy, or written notice of intent to stay 30+ days followed by actual 30+ day occupancy (City Code Ch. 18 Art. II; city HOT page).

Jacksonville: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (municipalonlinepayments.com: jacksonvilletx)

Jacksonville: Recorded remittance instructions

City of Jacksonville (registration and HOT reports filed with city); 9% local = 7% HOT + 2% venue tax approved by voters Nov 2022 (Cherokee Ranch Golf Course civic center); total with state = 15%

Source for these notes: jacksonvilletx.org: hotel occupancy tax

Platform tax collection guidance for Jacksonville

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 for the required license or registration with the licensing office before you list.

  • Collection of the 9% local tax

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

  • 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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Jacksonville occupancy tax9%
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Texas state hotel occupancy tax6%
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Jacksonville STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Jacksonville occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Jacksonville?

A license or registration is required.

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.