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Arlington
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Arlington
STRs restricted to Entertainment District overlay zone.
Find published guidance for your Arlington address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Arlington.

What you need to do in Arlington

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    STRs restricted to Entertainment District overlay zone.

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

    Fee: STR annual permit required since Aug 2019 ($500/yr, via View source). Term: Annual.

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 9% Arlington 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.

STRs restricted to Entertainment District overlay zone. The published guide for Arlington 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. Fee: STR annual permit required since Aug 2019 ($500/yr, via View source). Term: Annual.

At a glance.

Local tax
9%
State tax
6%
Total for a direct booking
15%
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.

Arlington: Recorded exemptions

Exempt: permanent residents; U.S. government officers/employees traveling on official business; certain state employees (judicial officials, agency heads, board/commission members); qualifying nonprofits with a Comptroller authorization letter (City of Arlington Hotel Occupancy Tax page).

Arlington: Recorded penalties and interest

Late payment draws a 5% penalty on the first late day, another 5% at 30 days past due, and another 5% at 60 days past due; 10% per annum interest begins 60 days past due (City of Arlington Hotel Occupancy Tax page).

Arlington: Recorded remittance instructions

register and file HOT reports directly with City of Arlington Treasury; permits via ArlingtonPermits.com · quarterly; 9% total city HOT (7% general + 2% venue per baseline); STRs prohibited outside Entertainment District overlay; ATPID assessment applies to hotels; platforms collect state 6% only; 2026 World Cup enforcement attention

Arlington: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

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

Platform tax collection guidance for Arlington

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: STR annual permit required since Aug 2019 ($500/yr, via View source). Term: Annual.

  • Collection of the 9% 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.

Sources & confidence

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Arlington 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.

Arlington STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Arlington occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Arlington?

A license or registration is required. Fee: STR annual permit required since Aug 2019 ($500/yr, via View source). Term: Annual.

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.