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McAllen
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in McAllen

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  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in McAllen

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

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

    Fee: $100 annual fee via Health & Code Enforcement. Term: Annual. Rule: Ch.46 Art.VII.

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 0% Hidalgo County 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.

The published guide for McAllen lists 0% county 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: $100 annual fee via Health & Code Enforcement. Term: Annual.

At a glance.

County tax
0%
State tax
6%
Total for a direct booking
6%
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.

McAllen: Recorded penalties and interest

Ch. 98 Art. III HOT: 5% penalty if 1-30 days late, 10% if 31-60 days late, 10% interest if 61+ days late. Venue project tax (Art. IV): 10% penalty if 31-60 days late, 10% interest if 61+ days late (Report of Hotel Occupancy Tax Form).

Source: mcallen.net: hotel occupancy tax form

McAllen: Recorded remittance instructions

city-direct (Finance Dept, City Hall 1300 Houston Ave) · monthly; additional 2% venue HOT (Ch.334); returns due 15th of following month; largest RGV market

McAllen: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Hidalgo County: Recorded remittance instructions

no county HOT found (no Sec.352 report filed FY2021-25)

Source: comptroller.texas.gov: hotel reporting

Hidalgo County: County tax applicability

The county tax is shown separately from municipal tax.

Platform tax collection guidance for McAllen

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: $100 annual fee via Health & Code Enforcement. Term: Annual.

  • Collection of the 0% county 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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Hidalgo County occupancy tax0%
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Texas state hotel occupancy tax6%
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

McAllen STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my McAllen occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in McAllen?

A license or registration is required. Fee: $100 annual fee via Health & Code Enforcement. Term: Annual.

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.