Alba
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Alba

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To confirm
Check that short-term rentals are allowed at your address
The record has no finding on whether Alba allows short-term rentals. Ask the planning or zoning office before you list.
To confirm
Check whether you need a license or permit
The record does not say whether Alba requires a short-term rental license. Ask the city or county licensing office.
To confirm
Find out who collects the 7% Wood County occupancy tax
Not confirmed per channel. Check each channel's tax settings; on direct bookings, you collect and remit it yourself.
To confirm
Find out how often you file and when returns are due
The record gives no filing schedule, though a note says returns are due by the 31st day. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.

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What to know.

The published guide for Alba lists 7% 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. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

County tax: 7%
State tax: 6%
Total for a direct booking: 13%
License: Not available
Local filing: Not available

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Tax details

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

Alba: Recorded remittance instructions

NONE-REPORTED; Lake Fork STR market; Wood County county HOT applies (county has Vrbo collection agreement) even absent city tax

Wood County: Recorded exemptions

Exemptions per Tax Code §352.007 (Wood County HOT report instructions). No county HOT on permanent residents (30+ consecutive days, Tax Code §352.002(c)/§156.101); US governmental entities (§156.103(a)) and persons described in §156.103(d) are exempt; state governmental entities pay but are entitled to a refund (§352.007).

Source: woodcountytx.com: woodcountytexashoteloccupancyreportingform

Wood County: Recorded penalties and interest

Penalty and interest per state code; 1% discount if paid on time (Wood County HOT report). 5% penalty if the report or tax payment is late; an additional 5% if not filed/paid before the 31st day after the due date; 10% per year interest beginning 60 days after the due date (TX Tax Code §352.004).

Wood County: Recorded remittance instructions

self-administered; remit to county; FY2022 report filed with blank rate; baseline row 'Quitman' (7% typed county) likely a miscategorized city report; county rate unknown - verify with county

Wood County: County tax applicability

The county tax is shown separately from municipal tax.

Platform tax collection guidance for Alba

Collection is shown separately for each booking channel. Direct-booking taxes are paid by the host.

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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% county tax
Collection details are not available for this tax.
File your tax returns
Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule, though a note says returns are due by the 31st day. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.
Check the state tax requirements
Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

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Wood County occupancy tax7%

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Texas state hotel occupancy tax6%

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Alba STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Alba occupancy taxes?

Airbnb collection details are not available for this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Alba?

The licensing requirement for Alba 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, though a note says returns are due by the 31st day. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.