Hotel Occupancy Taxes
Hotel Occupancy Taxes
The City of Dripping Springs has a 7 percent Hotel Occupancy Tax Rate for Hotels, Motels, Short-Term Rentals (STRs) and Bed & Breakfasts located in the City Limits and the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. This tax has been in effect since October 1, 2003.
Establishments must complete the Report of Hotel Occupancy Tax form, file it with the city and remit the tax to the city on a quarterly basis. The form and taxes are due twenty days after the end of each quarter (Example - 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) is due Apr 20). A quarterly report must be filed even if no tax is due for the reporting period. You can either mail or drop off completed form and payment (check or money order payable to City of Dripping Springs) to City of Dripping Springs, 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, TX 78620.
Reservation services like AirBnB or VRBO DO NOT remit HOT to the City of Dripping Springs on behalf of their customers. It is your responsibility to make sure you charge and collect the appropriate amount of hotel tax and remit it to the City of Dripping Springs.
Revenue derived from the local hotel occupancy tax is spent solely for the direct enhancement and promotion of tourism and the convention and hotel industry.
Links
Code of Ordinances City of Dripping Springs, Texas – Hotel Occupancy Tax
Quarterly Report of Hotel Occupancy Tax Form
Instructions for Completing the Quarterly Report of Hotel Occupancy Tax Form
Texas Comptroller of Public Account/Quick Reference Guide for Hotels
Texas HOT Exemption Information - Information on exemptions and Hotel Occupancy Tax Exemption Certificates
Texas HOT Exemption Certificate
City of Dripping Springs Interactive Map – check this map to see if your property is located within the City Limits or Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)
Texas Hotel & Lodging Association Partner Benefits - The city pays for the partnership fees with local hotel occupancy taxes revenues for local lodging in the city’s jurisdiction that have requested partner benefits and are in full compliance with the city’s Local Hotel Occupancy Tax Ordinance.
HOT Grant Funding Guidelines and Application – City of Dripping Springs Local Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Funding Program 2024-2025.
For more information, please email akappler@cityofdrippingsprings.com