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Gun Barrel City
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Gun Barrel City

Checked against the source
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Gun Barrel City

    The record lists no ban. Zoning and HOA rules for your address still apply.

  2. To do
    Get the Gun Barrel City short-term rental license or registration

    STR registration/permit required (Code of Ordinances Ch.119)

    Where to apply

  3. To confirm
    Find out who collects the 7% Gun Barrel City 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 Gun Barrel City 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.

At a glance.

Local tax
7%
State tax
6%
Total for a direct booking
13%
License
Required
Local filing
Not available
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Tax details

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

Gun Barrel City: Recorded remittance instructions

third-party (Avenu Insights, str.avenuinsights.com one-stop permit + tax); primary Cedar Creek Lake STR market; Avenu administers permits and HOT; complaint hotline 800-945-2293

Source for these notes: gunbarrelcity.net: short term rental registration

Platform tax collection guidance for Gun Barrel City

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

  • Get the required license or registration

    Apply for the required license or registration with the licensing office before you list.

  • 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
Gun Barrel City occupancy tax7%
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Texas state hotel occupancy tax6%
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Licensing recordRequired
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Gun Barrel City STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Gun Barrel City 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 Gun Barrel City?

A license or registration is required.

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.