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Abilene
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Abilene

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  1. To confirm
    Check that short-term rentals are allowed at your address

    The record has no finding on whether Abilene allows short-term rentals. Ask the planning or zoning office before you list.

  2. To confirm
    Check whether you need a license or permit

    The record does not say whether Abilene requires a short-term rental license. Ask the city or county licensing office.

  3. To do
    Who collects the 7% Abilene occupancy tax depends on the booking channel

    Airbnb: collects it for you; Vrbo: not confirmed; Booking.com: not confirmed; Direct: you collect and remit. Where a channel's answer is not confirmed, check its tax settings.

  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.

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

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What to know.

state 6% HOT registration only. The published guide for Abilene 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. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

Local tax
7%
State tax
6%
Total for a direct booking
13%
License
Not available
Local filing
By booking channel
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Tax details

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

Abilene: Recorded remittance instructions

Airbnb collects and remits 7% City HOT on Airbnb bookings. Collection by other platforms is not established by this source. Other bookings follow the City HOT reporting and payment requirements.

Source for these notes: abilenetx.gov: tax information

Platform tax collection guidance for Abilene

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

  • Find permit information

    Permit requirements are not available in this guide. The linked authority provides application information.

  • Collection of the 7% local tax

    Follow the channel breakdown above; you collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

  • 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.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Abilene occupancy tax7%
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Texas state hotel occupancy tax6%
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Licensing recordNot available
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Abilene STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Abilene occupancy taxes?

Airbnb collects this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Abilene?

The licensing requirement for Abilene 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. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.