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South Padre Island and Cameron County, TX: lodging tax and rental rules
Last checked Oct 26, 2026 from official sources. Not tax advice.
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Check my countyReserve a founding place| Lodging tax | 17% in South Padre Island: 8.5% city hotel occupancy tax, 2% city venue tax, 0.5% Cameron County venue tax and 6% Texas state tax. Cameron County’s general rate outside the city is 2%. |
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| Does Airbnb or Vrbo collect it? | Airbnb and Vrbo collect the 6% Texas state tax. Neither lists South Padre Island or Cameron County among the local taxes they collect, so plan to file the 10.5% city tax and the county tax yourself. |
| Where to file | City tax: monthly through the city’s Deckard portal (one account can hold several licenses). County tax: through LocalGov, the county’s partner. State tax: Texas Comptroller. |
| How often / due | City tax monthly, due by the 15th. |
| Registration / permit | A city short-term rental license before renting, with the license number in every ad. |
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Sources
- City of South Padre Island, Hotel Occupancy Tax (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- City of South Padre Island STR license and tax portal (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Cameron County Hotel Tax Information (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Airbnb Help 2331 (Texas) (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Vrbo Help: lodging taxes U.S. N–Z (checked Oct 26, 2026)
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