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Lakeway
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Lakeway
cap of 25 single-family STR permits with 1000-ft spacing (condos unlimited). 2-night minimum stay.
Find published guidance for your Lakeway address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Lakeway.

What you need to do in Lakeway

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    cap of 25 single-family STR permits with 1000-ft spacing (condos unlimited). 2-night minimum stay.

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

    Fee: $250 initial fee.

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 7% Lakeway 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.

cap of 25 single-family STR permits with 1000-ft spacing (condos unlimited). 2-night minimum stay. The published guide for Lakeway 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. A license or registration is required. Fee: $250 initial fee.

At a glance.

Local tax
7%
State tax
6%
Total for a direct booking
13%
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.

Lakeway: Recorded exemptions

Certain state and federal officials are exempt from paying the tax; exemptions are recorded on a separate exemption form submitted with the quarterly report (City of Lakeway HOT page).

Lakeway: Recorded remittance instructions

self-remit to city · quarterly; quarterly HOT report due end of month following quarter; SF permit cap means waiting list

Lakeway: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

Source for these notes: lakeway-tx.gov: hotel occupancy tax

Platform tax collection guidance for Lakeway

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: $250 initial fee.

  • Collection of the 7% 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.

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Lakeway occupancy tax7%
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Texas state hotel occupancy tax6%
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Lakeway STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Lakeway occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Lakeway?

A license or registration is required. Fee: $250 initial fee.

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.