Administration & Regulatory Affairs

Short-Term Rentals: Hotel Occupancy Tax Proof

• STR Registrants using ONLY Airbnb will check a box in the registration portal.
  • Airbnb remits all HOT on behalf of hosts
  • Registrant will attest to only listing on Airbnb.
  • Registrant will not be required to provide proof of HOT remittance.
• STR Registrants using Vrbo may obtain a Stay Tax Report from Vrbo using this link: https://help.vrbo.com/articles/About-the-stay-tax-report
  • Download the information, save and submit with your registration.
• STR Registrants using other STR Booking platforms
  • Provide proof of hotel occupancy tax (HOT) payment for the operation of the short-term rental property such as the Houston First Service Order Confirmation showing HOT remittance for the most recent quarter or a “payment received” email from Houston First.
• If you have not previously registered with Houston First and not using Airbnb or Vrbo, complete the online HOT form found on this link https://www.houstonfirst.com/hot/registration-form and submit. Take a screenshot of your registration being received by Houston First and submit as your proof of registration with Houston First.