Every person owning, operating, managing, or controlling any hotel or short-term rental in the City of Dallas (City) is required to collect hotel occupancy taxes in the amount of 9% of net room revenue from their guests, and report the collections and pay the tax to the City.
Below is a summary of key information. Failure to comply may result in tax liabilities, fines, penalties, and interest.
Requirements and Information on How to Register, Submit Reports, and Remit Payment
You may register your property, file your tax report, and pay the hotel occupancy taxes online (recommended) or by delivering all required documents to City Hall. Registration is free.
Please click one of the links below for detailed instructions.
Short-Term Rentals Information
All Other Hotels Information
Resources
You may access a copy of the applicable city code for hotel occupancy taxes by clicking on the link below.
View City Code for Hotel Occupancy Taxes (PDF)
Hotel Occupancy Tax Team Contact Information
Email:
hoteltax@dallas.gov
Phone:
(214) 670-4855
(214) 670-4991
(214) 907-6537