Step 1
Establish HOT Account
Contact the Kendall County Auditor's office to register for a Hotel Occupancy Tax account for your property.
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Unincorporated Kendall County does not currently have a land-use permit or registration requirement specifically for short-term rentals. However, all hosts must register with the County Auditor to collect and remit the 7% Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) in addition to the 6% State HOT.
To host an Airbnb in unincorporated Kendall County, you do not need a special permit or license from the county government. However, you are legally required to collect a 7% local tax from your guests and send it to the County Auditor every three months. You must also collect a 6% state tax and pay that to the Texas Comptroller. Always check your property's deed restrictions or HOA rules, as these are often stricter than the county's rules.
Step-by-step guide for Kendall County
Contact the Kendall County Auditor's office to register for a Hotel Occupancy Tax account for your property.
Register with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to collect and remit the 6% State Hotel Occupancy Tax.
Submit the Hotel Occupancy Tax Report to the Kendall County Auditor by the last day of the month following the end of each calendar quarter.
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 Details may be outdated or incomplete.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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