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Boerne
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Boerne

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

    insurance, occupancy limits, parking rules (Ord. 2019-41 as amended 2023-09).

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

    Fee: $200 fee, 2-yr permit, $200 renewal. Term: 2 years.

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 7% Boerne 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 do
    File quarterly returns

    The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

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

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What to know.

insurance, occupancy limits, parking rules (Ord. 2019-41 as amended 2023-09). The published guide for Boerne 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: $200 fee, 2-yr permit, $200 renewal. 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.

Boerne: Recorded exemptions

Term exemptions: permanent residents (after 30 continuous days occupancy, or upon written notice of intent to stay >30 days followed by actual >30-day stay; tax is collected for days 1-30 absent written intent). Personal-status exemptions: federal government/officers/employees on official business (incl. American Red Cross, federally-chartered credit unions, regional home loan banks); military personnel on official military business; State of Texas agencies/institutions/boards/commissions (excluding education institutions) and officers/employees on official state business; foreign sovereigns/diplomats with a U.S. State Department tax exemption card (Monthly HOT Return form, reverse side).

Boerne: Recorded penalties and interest

Failure to pay by the due date carries a 5% penalty of the tax due, rising to 10% if paid 30 or more days after the due date (Monthly HOT Return form).

Boerne: Recorded remittance instructions

online STR Registration & HOT Payment Portal · quarterly; active STR enforcement incl. ETJ; Hill Country market; centralized compliance portal

Boerne: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

Source for these notes: ci.boerne.tx.us: hotel occupancy tax

Platform tax collection guidance for Boerne

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: $200 fee, 2-yr permit, $200 renewal. Term: 2 years.

  • Collection of the 7% local tax

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

  • File your tax returns

    File quarterly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

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Boerne 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.

Boerne STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Boerne occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Boerne?

A license or registration is required. Fee: $200 fee, 2-yr permit, $200 renewal. 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?

File quarterly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.