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Round Rock
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Round Rock

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  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Round Rock

    STRs permitted.

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

    STRs permitted; must register with city Finance Dept for local hotel/motel tax (plus state registration)

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 9% Round Rock 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 monthly returns

    The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. File even when you owe nothing for the period (per the source).

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

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What to know.

STRs permitted. The published guide for Round Rock 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.

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.

Round Rock: Recorded exemptions

Hotel/motel tax applies to sleeping rooms occupied for periods of less than 30 days (City of Round Rock tax page).

Round Rock: Recorded remittance instructions

Report + check to City of Round Rock Attn: Finance-HOT, 221 E. Main, Round Rock TX 78664 · monthly; 9% = 7% city HOT + 2% venue tax; due last day of month following reporting month; report required even if zero tax

Round Rock: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Source for these notes: roundrocktexas.gov: tax information

Platform tax collection guidance for Round Rock

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 9% local tax

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

  • File your tax returns

    File monthly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. File even when you owe nothing for the period (per the source).

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

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Round Rock occupancy tax9%
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Texas state hotel occupancy tax6%
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Round Rock STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Round Rock occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Round Rock?

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 monthly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. File even when you owe nothing for the period (per the source).