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Galveston, TX: lodging tax and rental rules
Last checked Oct 26, 2026 from official sources. Not tax advice.
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Check my countyReserve a founding place| Lodging tax | 9% City of Galveston hotel occupancy tax plus the 6% Texas state hotel occupancy tax, for stays under 30 nights. |
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| Does Airbnb or Vrbo collect it? | Yes. Since a 2021 city ordinance, Airbnb and Vrbo collect and pay the city tax for bookings on their platforms. Vrbo doesn’t do this for “integrated property managers” who use their own payment system. |
| What you still do | File a return every period, even when the platforms paid it all. The city requires zero reports with details of your platform activity. Keep every platform transaction report. |
| Registration / permit | Register each unit with the city’s short-term rental program and show its registration number on listings: confirm the current steps with the city. |
| Outside city limits | Unincorporated Galveston County and nearby cities have different rules. Jamaica Beach has its own tax, which both platforms list. |
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Sources
- City of Galveston, Short Term Rental Program FAQ (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- City of Galveston, Hotel Occupancy Tax (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Airbnb Help 2331 (Texas) (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Vrbo Help: lodging taxes U.S. N–Z (checked Oct 26, 2026)
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