Step 1
Register with the Texas Comptroller
Obtain a state tax ID to collect and remit the 6% state hotel occupancy tax.
1 weekFree
Documents needed
- Business details
- SSN or EIN
Cross-referenced against 3 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
Short-term rentals in Beaumont are required to obtain an annual operating permit, pass a safety inspection, and remit a total of 15% in hotel occupancy taxes.
Property owners must register with the city and obtain an annual permit costing $100, plus a $75 inspection fee. While the city initially considered spacing limits between rentals, those rules were removed in January 2026, though you must still comply with parking and safety standards. Hosts are responsible for collecting and remitting hotel occupancy taxes to the state, county, and city.
Step-by-step guide for Beaumont
Obtain a state tax ID to collect and remit the 6% state hotel occupancy tax.
Register with the City's tax collection partner (Numo) and Jefferson County to remit the local 9% combined tax.
Complete the application through the City's online permit portal, including a site plan and floor plan.
Schedule and pass a safety inspection by the city to ensure compliance with fire codes.
Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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