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Grand Prairie
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Grand Prairie

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

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

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

    permit (Art.IX adopted May 2022; $480/yr)

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 7% Grand Prairie 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 monthly returns

    Due by the 30th (per the source).

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

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What to know.

The published guide for Grand Prairie 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
You collect and remit
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Tax details

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

Grand Prairie: Recorded remittance instructions

city-direct · monthly; tax due 30th of following month; $500/day fines; city maintains STR enforcement map

Grand Prairie: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Source for these notes: gptx.org: short term rentals

Platform tax collection guidance for Grand Prairie

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 7% local tax

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

  • File your tax returns

    File monthly returns. Due by the 30th (per the source).

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Grand Prairie occupancy tax7%
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Texas state hotel occupancy tax6%
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Licensing recordRequired
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Grand Prairie STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Grand Prairie occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Grand Prairie?

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. Due by the 30th (per the source).