Step 1
Register with Texas Comptroller
Obtain a Texas Taxpayer ID and register for a Hotel Occupancy Tax account to collect the 6% state tax.
1-2 weeksFree
Documents needed
- Business details
- SSN or EIN
Cross-referenced against 3 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
Killeen requires mandatory annual registration, life safety inspections, and a 15% total hotel occupancy tax for all short-term rentals.
To operate an Airbnb or VRBO in Killeen, you must apply for an annual permit and pass a safety inspection. You are responsible for collecting and paying 15% in taxes (State, County, and City), and you must carry at least $500,000 in liability insurance. Hourly rentals are prohibited, and you must follow city-wide noise and parking rules.
Step-by-step guide for Killeen
Obtain a Texas Taxpayer ID and register for a Hotel Occupancy Tax account to collect the 6% state tax.
Register with the city's third-party tax administrator to report and pay the 7% city and 2% county tax.
Apply for the annual Short-Term Rental permit through the City of Killeen's online portal.
The city will schedule an on-site inspection to verify smoke detectors, CO detectors, and fire extinguishers.
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 Details may be outdated or incomplete.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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