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Fredericksburg
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Fredericksburg

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  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Fredericksburg

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

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

    Fee: $150/unit + $100/bedroom application fee.

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 7% Fredericksburg 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 quarterly returns

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

    Filing portal

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

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What to know.

The published guide for Fredericksburg 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. Fee: $150/unit + $100/bedroom application fee.

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.

Fredericksburg: Recorded exemptions

Fredericksburg's official HOT page: guests staying longer than 30 consecutive days are exempt (no certificate needed). Common exemptions also listed: state & federal officials or employees; charitable 501(c)(3)/nonprofit entities; educational entities (exempt from state hotel tax but NOT local); religious organizations. Exemption certificates required otherwise.

Fredericksburg: Recorded penalties and interest

Fredericksburg's official HOT page: interest of 4.25% accrues from the first day after the due date until paid, and a penalty of 15% of the tax due is assessed if the tax has been delinquent for at least one fiscal quarter. Quarterly remittances are due April 30, July 31, October 31, and January 31.

Fredericksburg: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (hot.cityoffbg.com)

Fredericksburg: Recorded remittance instructions

Granicus host compliance portal (permit + HOT filing) · Quarterly (Ch.41 Art.IV); Major Hill Country wine-country STR market; active enforcement

Fredericksburg: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

Source for these notes: fbgtx.org: hotel occupancy taxes

Platform tax collection guidance for Fredericksburg

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 before you list. Fee: $150/unit + $100/bedroom application fee.

  • Collection of the 7% local tax

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

  • 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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Fredericksburg 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.

Fredericksburg STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Fredericksburg occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Fredericksburg?

A license or registration is required. Fee: $150/unit + $100/bedroom application fee.

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.