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Waco
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Waco
Type II/III STRs prohibited in residential districts. license number and occupancy limit must appear on all listings.
Find published guidance for your Waco address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Waco.

What you need to do in Waco

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    Type II/III STRs prohibited in residential districts. license number and occupancy limit must appear on all listings.

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

    Types: Type II.

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

    Filing portal

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

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What to know.

Type II/III STRs prohibited in residential districts. license number and occupancy limit must appear on all listings. The published guide for Waco 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. Types: Type II.

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.

Waco: Recorded penalties and interest

Failure to remit on time forfeits 5% of the amount due as penalty, plus an additional 5% after the first 30 days (maximum 10%); delinquent taxes draw 10% per annum interest beginning 60 days from the due date. Failure to collect, not filing a report, or filing a false report is a misdemeanor under City ordinance (waco-texas.com Hotel Occupancy Taxes page).

Waco: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (revds.com)

Waco: Recorded remittance instructions

Avenu Insights (city and county contracted); major STR market; combined 15% (6 state + 7 city + 2 McLennan County); Avenu collects both city and county HOT

Source for these notes: waco-texas.com: hotel occupancy taxes

Platform tax collection guidance for Waco

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. Types: Type II.

  • 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.

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Waco 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.

Waco STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Waco occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Waco?

A license or registration is required. Types: Type II.

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.