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La Porte
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in La Porte

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

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

  3. To confirm
    Find out who collects the 7% La Porte occupancy tax

    Not confirmed per channel. Check each channel's tax settings; on direct bookings, you collect and remit it yourself.

  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 La Porte 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% La Porte 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
Not available
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Tax details

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

La Porte: Recorded exemptions

Hotel tax does not apply to condominiums, apartments, and houses leased for more than 30 consecutive days; hospitals, nursing homes, and sanitariums; or student dormitories operated by colleges and universities (Tax Division page; current city hotel tax rate stated as 7%).

La Porte: Recorded remittance instructions

file/remit to city Tax Division

Source for these notes: laportetx.gov: tax division

Platform tax collection guidance for La Porte

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

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbPlatform collectsCheck
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 7% local tax

    Collection details are not available for this tax.

  • 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
La Porte 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.

La Porte STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my La Porte occupancy taxes?

Airbnb collection details are not available for this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in La Porte?

The licensing requirement for La Porte 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?

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.