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Tomball
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Tomball

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

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

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 7% Tomball 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 Tomball 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% Tomball 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
You collect and remit
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Tax details

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

Tomball: Recorded exemptions

No tax on permanent residents (occupants with the right to occupancy for at least 30 consecutive days with no interruption of payment) or on occupants of rooms rented from corporations/associations organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, or educational purposes (Hotel Occupancy Tax Ordinance, Ch. 74 Art. II).

Tomball: Recorded penalties and interest

Penalty of up to 15% of the total tax owed plus interest on unpaid amounts; criminal penalty up to $500 for each day of violation (Hotel Occupancy Tax Ordinance).

Tomball: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (revds.com: taxpayer)

Tomball: Recorded remittance instructions

Avenu MuniServices online portal (revds.com/taxpayer) or city form · quarterly; 7% of net receipts; reports due last day of month after quarter; collection outsourced to Avenu since Jan 2024

Tomball: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

Source for these notes: tomballtx.gov: hotel occupancy tax

Platform tax collection guidance for Tomball

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

  • Find permit information

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

  • 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

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

FigureValueSourceStatus
Tomball 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.

Tomball STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Tomball occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Tomball?

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