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Wimberley
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Wimberley
Check the rules for your address, zoning, and permit with the relevant authority before listing.
Find published guidance for your Wimberley address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Wimberley.

What you need to do in Wimberley

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    Wimberley allows short-term rentals with conditions, such as zoning, caps or owner occupancy. Check that your address qualifies before you list.

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

    Term: 2 years.

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 7% Wimberley 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 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.

    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 Wimberley 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. Term: 2 years.

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.

Wimberley: Recorded effective date

2022-04-01

Wimberley: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (wimberleytx.hdlgov.com)

Wimberley: Recorded remittance instructions

HdL online portal (wimberleytx.hdlgov.com); 7% on rent including cleaning fees; HOT administration outsourced to HdL

Source for these notes: cityofwimberley.com: hotel occupancy tax

Platform tax collection guidance for Wimberley

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. Term: 2 years.

  • Collection of the 7% local tax

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

  • 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
Wimberley 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.

Wimberley STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Wimberley occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Wimberley?

A license or registration is required. Term: 2 years.

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.