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Deer Park
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Deer Park

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

    The record has no finding on whether Deer Park 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 Deer Park requires a short-term rental license. Ask the city or county licensing office.

  3. To do
    Who collects the 7% Deer Park occupancy tax depends on the booking channel

    Airbnb: you collect and remit; Vrbo: you collect and remit; 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

    Due by the last day of the month following the quarter (per the source).

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

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What to know.

The published guide for Deer Park 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. Total for a direct booking: 17% (7% Deer Park occupancy tax + 2% Harris County hotel occupancy tax (incorporated areas) + 2% Harris County-Houston Sports Authority hotel occupancy tax + 6% Texas state hotel occupancy tax). License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

Local tax
7%
State tax
6%
Total for a direct booking
17%
License
Not available
Local filing
By booking channel
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Tax details

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

Deer Park: Recorded remittance instructions

For Airbnb and Vrbo bookings, hosts self-remit City HOT quarterly. Payments are due by the last day of the month following the quarter.

Deer Park: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

Source for these notes: deerparktx.gov: tax office

Platform tax collection guidance for Deer Park

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 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

  • Find permit information

    Permit requirements are not available in this guide. The linked authority provides application information.

  • 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. Due by the last day of the month following the quarter (per the source).

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

How we collect and check this information · Report a problem with this page

FigureValueSourceStatus
Deer Park occupancy tax7%
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Texas state hotel occupancy tax6%
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Harris County hotel occupancy tax (incorporated areas) (Rate as Airbnb's Texas tax page states it; the Harris County Tax Office page lists no rate)2%
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Harris County-Houston Sports Authority hotel occupancy tax (Rate as Airbnb's Texas tax page states it; the Harris County Tax Office page lists no rate)2%
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Licensing recordNot available
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Deer Park STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Deer Park occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Deer Park?

The licensing requirement for Deer Park 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?

File quarterly returns. Due by the last day of the month following the quarter (per the source).