Lodging & occupancy tax
Lodging tax for a short-term rental in Austin, Texas
What a guest pays on a stay in Austin, broken into the state rate, the local occupancy tax and the combined total, with the source cited on each field.
The breakdown
Every rate, with its source
Anything not confirmed on an official source shows as Verify with jurisdiction rather than a guess.
Austin hotel occupancy tax of 11 percent (9 percent occupancy plus 2 percent venue project tax).
SourcePlatforms are required to collect and remit hotel occupancy taxes on behalf of STR owners.
SourceUse the occupancy-tax calculator to apply the combined rate to a real nightly rate and see the guest total.
FAQ
Lodging tax questions for Austin
What is the combined lodging tax on an Airbnb in Austin?
About 17 percent in Austin, combining the state and local components shown above. 6 percent state plus 11 percent city.
Does Airbnb or Vrbo collect the lodging tax in Austin?
The marketplace is reported to collect and remit lodging tax for Austin, but you remain responsible for confirming which taxes are covered and filing any that are not. Platforms are required to collect and remit hotel occupancy taxes on behalf of STR owners.
Is the cleaning fee taxable in Austin?
Not confirmed on an official source for Austin. Verify with the jurisdiction.
LodgeDeck reports publicly available short-term rental rules and lodging tax rates and cites the source of each field. It is not legal or tax advice and it does not replace your own review. Ordinances and tax rates change often and automated collection can lag, so every field shows the source it came from and a confidence flag, and unconfirmed values are marked Unverified. Confirm with the jurisdiction before you rely on a rule or rate.
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