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League City
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in League City

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  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in League City

    after permit issuance must register property and obtain Tax Certificate in Rentalscape.

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

    STR permit required; after permit issuance must register property and obtain Tax Certificate in Rentalscape

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Who collects the 7% League City occupancy tax depends on the booking channel

    Airbnb: collects it for you; Vrbo: not confirmed; Booking.com: not confirmed; Direct: you collect and remit. Where a channel's answer is not confirmed, check its tax settings.

  4. To do
    File quarterly returns

    The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

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

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What to know.

after permit issuance must register property and obtain Tax Certificate in Rentalscape. The published guide for League City 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
By booking channel
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Tax details

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

League City: Recorded remittance instructions

Rentalscape online portal (live since Q3 2024) · Quarterly; 7% on gross revenue incl cleaning/pet/damage fees; noncompliance = Class C misdemeanor up to $500/offense; retain records 3 yrs

League City: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

Source for these notes: leaguecitytx.gov: short term rentals in league city

Platform tax collection guidance for League City

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

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbPlatform collectsPlatform collects
VrboPlatform collectsCheck
Booking.comPlatform collectsCheck
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

    Follow the channel breakdown above; you collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

  • File your tax returns

    File quarterly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
League City 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.

League City STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my League City occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in League City?

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 quarterly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.