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Hilshire Village
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Oct 2026

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

What you need to do in Hilshire Village

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

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

  3. To do
    Who collects the 2% Harris County 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

    Due by the 31st day (per the source).

    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 Hilshire Village lists 2% county 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. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

County tax
2%
State tax
6%
Total for a direct booking
8%
License
Not available
Local filing
By booking channel

Other taxes or assessments may apply. Review tax context and confirm the full amount for your rental with the authority.

What the recorded taxes cover

Recorded municipal occupancy tax: 0%

The municipality's record lists a zero rate. The recorded county levy is shown separately; this does not establish an exemption from county or state tax.

Tax details

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

Hilshire Village: Recorded remittance instructions

NONE-REPORTED; tiny Memorial Villages enclave; no local HOT found

Harris County: Recorded exemptions

No county HOT on permanent residents (30+ consecutive days, Tax Code §352.002(c)/§156.101); US governmental entities (§156.103(a)) and persons described in §156.103(d) are exempt; state governmental entities pay but are entitled to a refund (§352.007).

Source: hctax.net: hotel

Harris County: Recorded penalties and interest

5% penalty if the report or tax payment is late; an additional 5% if not filed/paid before the 31st day after the due date; 10% per year interest beginning 60 days after the due date (TX Tax Code §352.004).

Harris County: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (acthm.acttax.com: login)

Harris County: Recorded remittance instructions

both county HOT (Ch.352) and Houston Sports Authority venue (Ch.334) collected by Harris County Tax Office; quarterly (due month-end after quarter); online portal or mail PO Box 3547 Houston; NOTE some guides state 7% county rate in unincorporated areas (15% total) - county rate inside Houston is 2%

Harris County: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

Harris County: County tax applicability

The county tax is shown separately from municipal tax.

Platform tax collection guidance for Hilshire Village

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

  • Find permit information

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

  • Collection of the 2% county tax

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

  • File your tax returns

    File quarterly returns. Due by the 31st day (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
Harris County occupancy tax2%Source linked
Texas state hotel occupancy tax6%Source linked
Licensing recordNot available
Source link unavailable
No link
Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Hilshire Village STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Hilshire Village occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Hilshire Village?

The licensing requirement for Hilshire Village 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 31st day (per the source).