DASHBOARD
Logintoyouraccountathttps://georgetowntx-self.govplatform.com Selectyourpropertyandclick“FileTaxes”underRegistration options
Whengoingtoreport,remembertoreportBYthe20thof eachmonth.
Ex:TaxesforJanuaryareduebyFebruary20th. Afterthe20thofeachmonth,latefeesareautomatically applied. Clickthegreenpencilicontoenteryourrevenueand exemptions.
REVENUE ENTRY
Enter your revenue for the month. You will only list an exemption if you have a guest staying over 30 days. Seetheexemptionlistformoreinfo.
Please report zero for the month if you have no receiptstoenter.
Start reporting income in the month you receive your permit.Pleaseenterzeroformonthspriortothat. Once you have paid you can view your past payments andfilingsinyourdashboard.
Contact Us
TheCityofGeorgetown’sConvention&VisitorsBureaucoversthe membershipfeeforallGeorgetownlodgingpropertiestotheTexas Hotel&LodgingAssociation(THLA).Aspartofthismembership, lodgingpropertieshaveaccesstoTHLAassistanceforquestions relatedtohoteloccupancytaxlaws. For any more questions, please contact us at lodging@georgetowntexas.gov or visit our website: georgetowntexas.gov/short term rentals
HOT Exemptions
What qualifies as a HOT exemption?
Guests staying over 30 consecutive days at a lodging property are exempt from paying state and local hotel occupancy taxes.
What if a guest is staying over 30 days, spanning two months?
If a guest’s stay exceeds 30 consecutive days and spans across two months, the exemption should be reported in the month they check out of the short-term rental (STR) For example: If a guest arrives on January 15 and departs on February 20, you would report the revenue and exemption on February’s HOT report. If other guests stay at the STR for shorter durations during either of those months (e.g., for a weekend), you must report that income as taxable. Those stays are not exempt from HOT.
Are cleaning fees subject to HOT?
Yes, cleaning fees are subject to state and local hotel occupancy taxes because they are directly related to the use of a hotel room The Tax Code explicitly states that cleaning fees are taxable. According to Sec. 351.002 of the Tax Code.
Are host service fees and management fees subject to HOT?
No, “host service fees” are not subject to hotel occupancy taxes.
When do I enter an exemption on my HOT report in Host
Compliance?
You only need to enter an exemption if you have a guest staying for over 30 consecutive days
What records do I need to keep?
The STR operator needs to retain a written record from the guest of the guest’s intent to stay at least 30 days. This could be a confirmed reservation or booking, or some other documentation This record will remain in the STR operator’s possession until the STR operator is audited by the City or State.