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Highland Village
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Highland Village
Check the rules for your address, zoning, and permit with the relevant authority before listing.
Find published guidance for your Highland Village address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Highland Village.

What you need to do in Highland Village

From the linked source
  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    Highland Village allows short-term rentals with conditions, such as zoning, caps or owner occupancy. Check that your address qualifies before you list.

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

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

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 2% Denton 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 confirm
    Find out how often you file and when returns are due

    The record gives no filing schedule, though a note says returns are due by the 31st day. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.

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

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What to know.

The published guide for Highland Village lists 2% 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
2%
State tax
6%
Total for a direct booking
8%
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 Village: Recorded remittance instructions

no local HOT identified on city tax pages

Source: highlandvillage.org: faq

Denton 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: comptroller.texas.gov: hotel reporting

Denton County: Recorded penalties and interest

5% penalty if the report or tax payment is late; an additional 5% if not filed/paid before the 31st day after the due date; 10% per year interest beginning 60 days after the due date (TX Tax Code §352.004).

Denton County: Recorded remittance instructions

self-administered; remit to county

Denton County: County tax applicability

The county tax is shown separately from municipal tax.

Platform tax collection guidance for Highland Village

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 2% county 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, though a note says returns are due by the 31st day. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

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Denton County occupancy tax2%
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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 Village STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Highland Village occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Highland Village?

The licensing requirement for Highland Village 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?

Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule, though a note says returns are due by the 31st day. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.