The city of Austin decided that a cut from all short term rentals should be paid to the city. This is not a new trend and many other cities around the U.S. charge the same kinds of fees and taxes. It pays to look more closely into the cities you visit when deciding if you’ll be staying in a short term rental (AirBnB, VRBO) or hotel. Some of the city costs may actually affect your decision. For more resources on Austin and the fees they charge, visit the sites below.
- Austin Finance Online: https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/hotel/
- Short-Term Rental Licensing: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/code-compliance-guide-short-term-rentals
- Learn more about City of Austin HOT: https://www.austintexas.gov/page/hotel-occupancy-taxes
- STR HOT Updates – Item 41 from the 2/27/2025 Council Meeting: February 27, 2025 Austin City Council Regular Meeting | AustinTexas.gov