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Friendswood
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Friendswood

From the linked source
  1. To confirm
    Check that short-term rentals are allowed at your address

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

  2. No action
    No dedicated short-term rental license

    The record says Friendswood has no STR-specific license. Tax registration below still applies.

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 7% Friendswood 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.

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

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What to know.

The published guide for Friendswood 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.

At a glance.

Local tax
7%
State tax
6%
Total for a direct booking
13%
License
Not required
Local filing
You collect and remit
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Tax details

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

Friendswood: Recorded exemptions

Friendswood Ord. 2023-25 (Ch. 74, Art. V, HOT): no tax on a permanent resident (30+ consecutive days, no interruption of payment); on the US government or an officer/employee of a US governmental entity traveling on official business; or on a state governmental entity officer/employee entitled to lodging reimbursement under a special provision of the General Appropriations Act who presents photo ID. Other state entities pay and may claim a refund.

Friendswood: Recorded penalties and interest

Friendswood Ord. 2023-25: violation is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500 (each day a separate offense). A 15% civil penalty applies to tax unpaid when due and delinquent for at least one complete municipal fiscal quarter. Delinquent taxes accrue interest at the rate in Tex. Tax Code section 351.0042.

Friendswood: Recorded effective date

2023-10-01

Friendswood: Recorded remittance instructions

city straddles Galveston/Harris counties

Source for these notes: ci.friendswood.tx.us: taxes in friendswood

Platform tax collection guidance for Friendswood

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

  • Collection of the 7% 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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FigureValueSourceStatus
Friendswood occupancy tax7%
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Texas state hotel occupancy tax6%
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Licensing recordNot required
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Friendswood STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Friendswood occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Friendswood?

A dedicated STR license is not required in Friendswood. Separate state and local registration duties are listed above.

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.