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Edinburg
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Oct 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Edinburg
STR permit/registration required (Code Ch.23; $250 owner-occupied / $500 non-owner-occupied annual fee via Development Center).
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Check published permit and tax guidance for Edinburg.

What you need to do in Edinburg

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    STR permit/registration required (Code Ch.23; $250 owner-occupied / $500 non-owner-occupied annual fee via Development Center).

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

    Fee: $250 owner-occupied / $500 non-owner-occupied annual fee via Development Center). Rule: Ch.23.

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

Verify each step with the authority before you file or apply. Source

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What to know.

STR permit/registration required (Code Ch.23; $250 owner-occupied / $500 non-owner-occupied annual fee via Development Center). The published guide for Edinburg 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. Fee: $250 owner-occupied / $500 non-owner-occupied annual fee via Development Center).

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.

Edinburg: Recorded remittance instructions

city-direct (operators remit 7% to City of Edinburg); county seat; 30+ day stays exempt

Source for these notes: library.municode.com: code of ordinances

Platform tax collection guidance for Edinburg

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. Fee: $250 owner-occupied / $500 non-owner-occupied annual fee via Development Center).

  • 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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Edinburg 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.

Edinburg STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Edinburg occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Edinburg?

A license or registration is required. Fee: $250 owner-occupied / $500 non-owner-occupied annual fee via Development Center).

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.