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Cedar Park
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Cedar Park

Checked against the source
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Cedar Park

    The record lists no ban. Zoning and HOA rules for your address still apply.

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

    STR registration ordinance approved Apr 23 2026; $100/yr per property; effective Oct 1 2026

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 7% Cedar Park 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 your returns

    Filing frequency: Monthly or quarterly. 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.

The published guide for Cedar Park 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.

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.

Cedar Park: Recorded exemptions

Tax applies to rooms rented for less than 30 days (City Code Art. 10.03), consistent with the 30+ consecutive-day permanent-resident exemption.

Cedar Park: Recorded remittance instructions

City HOT Report form remitted to city · monthly or quarterly; Art. 10.03 code; new STR registration takes effect 10/1/2026 - monitor rollout

Cedar Park: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly or quarterly.

Source for these notes: cedarparktexas.gov: hotel occupancy tax hot reporting

Platform tax collection guidance for Cedar Park

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 7% local tax

    You collect and remit this tax using the linked filing instructions.

  • File your tax returns

    File your returns. Filing frequency: Monthly or quarterly. 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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Cedar Park 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.

Cedar Park STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Cedar Park occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Cedar Park?

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?

File your returns. Filing frequency: Monthly or quarterly. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.