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Fort Worth
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Fort Worth
STRs allowed only in mixed-use/commercial/industrial zones, prohibited in residential.
Find published guidance for your Fort Worth address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Fort Worth.

What you need to do in Fort Worth

Checked against the source
  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    STRs allowed only in mixed-use/commercial/industrial zones, prohibited in residential.

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

    Fee: STR registration $150 initial/$100 renewal. Rule: Ord. 26005-02-2023.

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 9% Fort Worth 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, though a note says returns are due by the 25th day of the month following the month. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.

    Filing portal

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

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What to know.

STRs allowed only in mixed-use/commercial/industrial zones, prohibited in residential. The published guide for Fort Worth 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 registration $150 initial/$100 renewal.

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.

Fort Worth: Recorded exemptions

No tax on permanent residents (occupancy of 30+ consecutive days) (Fort Worth Code §32-17(c)); other state-law exemptions (government, diplomats) apply per TX Tax Code Ch. 351.

Fort Worth: Recorded penalties and interest

15% late penalty if tax/report not remitted by the 25th day of the month following the monthly period; delinquent taxes accrue 10% per annum interest each month; an additional 15% penalty applies if not remitted for at least one complete municipal fiscal quarter; violations are a misdemeanor (Fort Worth Code §§32-18(c)-(d), 32-21, 32-21.1(a)(3)).

Fort Worth: Recorded effective date

2015-09-29

Fort Worth: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (tax.localgov.org: login)

Fort Worth: Recorded remittance instructions

Localgov online HOT portal (city); self-collect 9% city (7% HOT + 2% venue); residential-zone STR ban upheld in court ruling; ordinance remains in effect 2026

Source for these notes: fortworthtexas.gov: short term rentals

Platform tax collection guidance for Fort Worth

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 registration $150 initial/$100 renewal.

  • Collection of the 9% 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, though a note says returns are due by the 25th day of the month following the month. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

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Fort Worth occupancy tax9%
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Texas state hotel occupancy tax6%
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Fort Worth STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Fort Worth occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Fort Worth?

A license or registration is required. Fee: STR registration $150 initial/$100 renewal.

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 25th day of the month following the month. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.