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Port Arthur
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Port Arthur

Checked against the source
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Port Arthur

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

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

    Ord PO 7302 (1/14/2025), STR permit framework effective May 2025

  3. To confirm
    Find out who collects the 7% Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur 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.

Port Arthur: Recorded remittance instructions

remit 7% local HOT to city; Granicus STR compliance/reporting platform launched Oct 2025; active STR enforcement build-out 2025; Jefferson County also levies county HOT; Planning & Zoning 409-983-8135

Source for these notes: portarthurtx.gov

Platform tax collection guidance for Port Arthur

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
Port Arthur 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.

Port Arthur STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur?

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.