Rose City
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Rose City

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To confirm
Check that short-term rentals are allowed at your address
The record has no finding on whether Rose City allows short-term rentals. Ask the planning or zoning office before you list.
To confirm
Check whether you need a license or permit
The record does not say whether Rose City requires a short-term rental license. Ask the city or county licensing office.
To do
Collect and remit the 2% Orange 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.
To confirm
Find out how often you file and when returns are due
The record gives no filing schedule, though a note says returns are due by the 31st day. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.

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

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What to know.

The published guide for Rose City lists 2% 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. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

County tax: 2%
State tax: 6%
Total for a direct booking: 8%
License: Not available
Local filing: You collect and remit

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Tax details

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

Rose City: Recorded remittance instructions

tiny town; county HOT may apply

Orange County: Recorded exemptions

No county HOT on permanent residents (30+ consecutive days, Tax Code §352.002(c)/§156.101); US governmental entities (§156.103(a)) and persons described in §156.103(d) are exempt; state governmental entities pay but are entitled to a refund (§352.007).

Source: co.orange.tx.us: hoteloccupancytax

Orange County: Recorded penalties and interest

$50 late filing penalty on every report due on/after 10/1/2011, in addition to any other penalties (Orange County HOT page). 5% penalty if the report or tax payment is late; an additional 5% if not filed/paid before the 31st day after the due date; 10% per year interest beginning 60 days after the due date (TX Tax Code §352.004).

Orange County: Recorded remittance instructions

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

Orange County: County tax applicability

The county tax is shown separately from municipal tax.

Platform tax collection guidance for Rose City

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

Find permit information
Permit requirements are not available in this guide. The linked authority provides application information.
Collection of the 2% 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, though a note says returns are due by the 31st day. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.
Check the state tax requirements
Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

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Orange County occupancy tax2%

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Texas state hotel occupancy tax6%

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Rose City STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Rose City occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Rose City?

The licensing requirement for Rose City is not available. Check state and local license or registration rules before listing.

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, though a note says returns are due by the 31st day. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.