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Stephenville
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Stephenville

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  1. To confirm
    Check that short-term rentals are allowed at your address

    The record has no finding on whether Stephenville allows short-term rentals. Ask the planning or zoning office before you list.

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

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

  3. To confirm
    Find out which local taxes apply

    No local occupancy tax rate is published for Stephenville. Ask the city or county tax office which taxes apply and who collects them.

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

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What to know.

The local tax rate for Stephenville is not available in the published data. 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.

Local tax
Not available
State tax
6%
License
Not available
Local filing
Not available
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Tax details

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

Stephenville: Recorded exemptions

Form's tax-exempt receipts line implies exemptions; Stephenville Code Art. II (Ch. 36) excludes 30+ day stays consistent with state law (verify in code).

Stephenville: Recorded penalties and interest

Stephenville's official HOT report form: penalty of 15% if late one full quarter; interest of 1% per month. Report and payment due on or before the 25th of the following month.

Stephenville: Recorded remittance instructions

direct to City of Stephenville via Hotel Occupancy Tax Report form · monthly; city HOT form confirms 7% HOT + 2% sports venue tax; monthly report form

Stephenville: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Source for these notes: stephenvilletx.gov: hotel occupancy tax form pdf

Platform tax collection guidance for Stephenville

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

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbPlatform collectsCheck
VrboPlatform collectsCheck
Booking.comPlatform collectsCheck
DirectYou collect and remitCheck

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.

  • Find local tax information

    Ask the county and local authorities which taxes apply to your property, their rates, and who collects them.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

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Texas state hotel occupancy tax6%
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Licensing recordNot available
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Stephenville STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Stephenville occupancy taxes?

Airbnb collection details are not available for this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Stephenville?

The licensing requirement for Stephenville 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?

Filing frequency: Monthly.