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Corpus Christi
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Corpus Christi

Checked against the source
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Corpus Christi

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

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

    STR permit/registration required citywide; annual renewal

  3. To do
    Who collects the 9% Corpus Christi occupancy tax depends on your account setup

    The record ties platform collection to your account or payment setup. Check each channel's tax settings; on direct bookings, you collect and remit it yourself.

  4. To do
    File monthly returns

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

    Filing portal

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

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What to know.

The published guide for Corpus Christi lists 9% 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
9%
State tax
6%
Total for a direct booking
15%
License
Required
Local filing
By account setup
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Tax details

Exemptions, penalties, filing information, and effective dates from the linked sources.

Corpus Christi: Recorded exemptions

Tax does not apply if the guest stay is for thirty (30) continuous days or more (City of Corpus Christi HOT FAQ).

Corpus Christi: Recorded penalties and interest

Late payment: tax due plus 15%; 1% discount if paid early; interest at prime + 1% (WSJ) on taxes more than 60 days past due (City of Corpus Christi HOT FAQ).

Corpus Christi: Recorded effective date

2007-07-01

Corpus Christi: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (corpuschristi.munirevs.com)

Corpus Christi: Recorded remittance instructions

Airbnb and Vrbo collection depends on account type. For individual-owner and property-manager accounts, the booking company takes payment and remits City HOT. For integrated property-manager accounts, the manager takes payment and self-remits City HOT. Monthly City HOT reports remain required.

Corpus Christi: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Source for these notes: corpuschristitx.gov: hotel occupancy tax

Platform tax collection guidance for Corpus Christi

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 9% local tax

    Follow the account and payment conditions in the remittance instructions.

  • File your tax returns

    File monthly 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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Corpus Christi occupancy tax9%
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Texas state hotel occupancy tax6%
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Corpus Christi STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi?

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?

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