In 2010, Washington County elected to charge a 7 % Hotel Occupancy Tax (which includes short-term rentals). This tax is collected quarterly. The County handles everything outside the City limits (the City handles everything in the City limits). The County uses MUNIrevs/GovOS to handle online payments. These taxes are used to fund specific tourism related expenses. All compliant short-term rentals are registered with the Chamber of Commerce and the State of Texas to help promote these properties.
Please contact Donna Schultz at 979-277-6224 for more information.