Hotel & Motel Occupancy Tax
Properties That Must Pay Occupancy Tax
The State of Texas requires that hotels, motels, Airbnbs and other short-term rental properties pay an occupancy tax of 6% of the rental rate. You pay this tax through the City of Farmers Branch. Submit the Hotel Occupancy Tax Form by the last day of the month following the end of each calendar month. If the last day of the month is on a holiday or weekend, the form and payment are due the next business day.
If you are claiming exemptions, please include all documentation when you submit the form.
- Report of Hotel Occupancy Tax form (PDF)
- More information on short-term rentals
- Find out more on the State Comptroller's website
- Apply for a permit and find more information
How to Pay
There are two ways to pay.
- Send a check to the following address: City of Farmers Branch Alarm Permits P.O. Box 819010 75381-9010
- Visit City Hall and pay at Customer Service. Farmers Branch City Hall 13000 William Dodson Pkwy. Farmers Branch, TX 75234