A Message from Michael Heckman, CEO, Houston First Corporation: As of April 4, 2023: All hotels that contribute to HOT collection no longer need to have a membership with any organization to receive business leads for meetings, conventions and events. All leads will continue to be distributed by Houston First Corporation’s Sales, Services, and Tourism teams who work at the direction of their clients.
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Hotel Occupancy Tax
Hotel occupancy tax is imposed on the rental of a room or space in a hotel costing $2 or more each day. The tax applies not only to hotels and motels, but also to bed and breakfasts, condominiums, apartments and houses.
Persons leasing their houses, or rooms in their house, must collect the tax from their customers in the same way a hotel or motel collects the tax from its guests. Property management companies, online travel companies and other third-party rental companies may also be responsible for collecting the tax.
Rates
The hotel occupancy tax rate is 7 percent (.07) of the cost of the room.
Due Date
Reports and payments are due quarterly and must be received or post marked by the last day of the month following the appropriate quarter.