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McKinney
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in McKinney

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

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

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

    STR ordinance with registration; HOT ordinance amended eff. 2025-09-02 to require booking platforms to collect/remit city HOT

  3. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 7% McKinney occupancy tax for you

    That is per the record. On direct bookings, you collect and remit it yourself.

  4. To do
    File monthly returns for direct bookings

    Due by the 20th (per the source). File even when you owe nothing for the period (per the source). If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.

Verify each step with the authority before you file or apply. Source

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What to know.

The published guide for McKinney 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.

At a glance.

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

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

McKinney: Recorded exemptions

Permanent (30-day) exemptions are recognized on the city's HOT report (City of McKinney HOT page).

McKinney: Recorded penalties and interest

1-30 days late: taxes collected + 5% penalty; after 30 days late: +10% penalty; 60+ days late: +10% penalty + 10% annual interest (City of McKinney HOT page).

McKinney: Recorded remittance instructions

Airbnb collects city HOT under agreement; platforms must collect/remit per 2025 ordinance; monthly; reports due 20th of following month; report required even if zero tax; late penalties 5-10% plus 10% interest

McKinney: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

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

Platform tax collection guidance for McKinney

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

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbPlatform collectsPlatform collects
VrboPlatform collectsPlatform collects
Booking.comPlatform collectsPlatform collects
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 7% local tax

    Platforms collect this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

  • File your tax returns

    File monthly returns for direct bookings. Due by the 20th (per the source). File even when you owe nothing for the period (per the source). If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

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McKinney 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.

McKinney STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my McKinney occupancy taxes?

Airbnb collects this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in McKinney?

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?

File monthly returns for direct bookings. Due by the 20th (per the source). File even when you owe nothing for the period (per the source). If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.