What is the lodging tax rate for short-term rentals in Richmond, TX?

The combined lodging tax rate in Richmond is 13%. This includes 6% state tax and 7% local tax.

What is the minimum stay requirement in Richmond?

Richmond requires a minimum stay of 30 nights for short-term rentals.

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Richmond, TX

Short-Term Rental Regulations

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Combined lodging tax is 13%. Richmond sets its own short-term-rental rules. What applies: TX state lodging tax 6%; no state-level registration is required. TX has no statewide STR regulations. State Hotel Occupancy Tax 6%. Local rules vary significantly by city.

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Minimum stay

Restrictions & Limits

Minimum Stay

30 nights

Tax Obligations

Combined Rate

13%

State Tax

Local Tax

Filing Frequency

quarterly

Airbnb auto-collects lodging tax

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Richmond, TX Regulations Guide

This guide covers everything you need to know about operating a short-term rental in Richmond, TX.

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Tax rates, platform collection details, occupancy limits, operational requirements, and more.

Compiled from 10 official government sources and continuously monitored for changes. Always verify current requirements with your local municipality before making investment or operational decisions.

Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your local municipality before making investment or operational decisions.

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10 cited facts for Richmond1 confirmed by 3+ sources · 1 cross-checked

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Taxes

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Lodging tax rate4 sources6%
comptroller.texas.gov
checked 3 days ago
›Read the wording
“The state hotel tax rate is 6 percent.”
State lodging tax6%
comptroller.texas.gov
checked 1 month ago
›Read the wording
“The state hotel occupancy tax rate is 6 percent (.06) of the cost of a room.”
Local lodging taxCorroborated7%
Richmond municipal code
checked 4 days ago
›Read the wording
“such rate of tax to be seven percent of the price paid for the room in the hotel.”
County lodging tax2%
comptroller.texas.gov
checked 1 month ago
›Read the wording
“For example, in Houston there is 6 percent state tax, 7 percent Houston tax, 2 percent Harris County tax and 2 percent Harris County - Houston Sports Authority tax.”
Accommodation tax6%
comptroller.texas.gov
checked 17 days ago
›Read the wording
“The state hotel tax rate is 6 percent.”
Airbnb collects the taxYes
comptroller.texas.gov
checked 17 days ago
›Read the wording
“Short-term rental platforms (STRPs) that have an agreement with property owners to collect and remit state HOT on their behalf are required to collect and remit the tax.”
You must file the tax yourselfYes
comptroller.texas.gov
checked 4 days ago
›Read the wording
“If an STRP does not agree to collect state HOT on behalf of the property owner, the property owner is responsible for collecting and remitting state HOT to the Comptroller's office for their short-term rentals.”
How often tax is filedquarterly
Richmond municipal code
checked 4 days ago
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“On the last day of the month following each quarterly period, beginning the last day of the month following the first quarterly period of a calendar year, every person required to collect the hotel occupancy tax imposed by this article shall file a report with the director of finance or director's designee”
Tax filing deadline day1
comptroller.texas.gov
checked 17 days ago
›Read the wording
“The reporting period begins Jan. 1, and all required information must be submitted no later than March 1 of each reporting year.”

Limits on how you rent

1 fact

Minimum stay30 nights
comptroller.texas.gov
checked 17 days ago
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“Guests who occupy a hotel room for 30 or more consecutive days with no payment interruption are considered permanent residents and are exempt from hotel tax.”