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West Lake Hills
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in West Lake Hills
occupancy limits.
Find published guidance for your West Lake Hills address
Check published permit and tax guidance for West Lake Hills.

What you need to do in West Lake Hills

From the linked source
  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    occupancy limits.

  2. To do
    Get the West Lake Hills short-term rental license or registration

    STR license/special use permit required (ordinance approved 10/26/2016); homestead or other in-city residence; advertising rules; occupancy limits; denial/revocation process

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 0% Travis 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.

  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.

occupancy limits. The published guide for West Lake Hills lists 0% 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. A license or registration is required.

At a glance.

County tax
0%
State tax
6%
Total for a direct booking
6%
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.

Travis County: Recorded remittance instructions

verified no county HOT; no county STR regulation in unincorporated areas; Austin city HOT separate

Travis County: County tax applicability

The county tax is shown separately from municipal tax.

Source for these notes: comptroller.texas.gov: hotel reporting

Platform tax collection guidance for West Lake Hills

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 for the required license or registration with the licensing office before you list.

  • Collection of the 0% 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. 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
Travis County occupancy tax0%
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Texas state hotel occupancy tax6%
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

West Lake Hills STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my West Lake Hills occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in West Lake Hills?

A license or registration is required.

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.