Cameron County Hotel Tax Information (HOT)

Online Tax Filings & Payments

Now you can submit, pay, and manage your tax filings from the comfort of your home or business, save time, and avoid late fees. The following Cameron County, Texas form will be available to submit on Localgov:

• Venue Tax Form

Helpful Resources to Get Started:

• Set up your online account here: https://tax.localgov.org/login          It takes just a few minutes to get started, set up payments, and get current with your taxes. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Localgov Customer Service at (877) 842-3037 or service@localgov.org.
• Schedule a training with Localgov Customer Service and we’ll walk you through how to submit your first filing: https://www.localgov.org/training
• Bookmark the Localgov Help Center:  org/knowledge
• Need help submitting your forms on Localgov? Click on the links below to access some helpful resources.
  • How do I submit a form on Localgov?
  • Where do I find the form I need to submit on Localgov?
  • How do I make a payment on Localgov?
  • How do I create a Localgov account?
  • How do I log into Localgov?

How to File Your Taxes on Localgov

First, add your business into your Localgov portal:

1. Sign into your Localgov account: https://tax.localgov.org/login
2. Go to the “My Businesses” page.
3. Click the button “Add a Business.”
4. Search for Cameron County, Texas.
5. Search for your business by address or business name.
6. Select your business and click the button “Add Business.”
7. You will be redirected back to the Businesses list page.
8. To view your business details and required forms, click the magnifying glass icon next to your business name.

 

Next, proceed to submit your tax filing on Locaglov:

 

1. Sign into your Localgov account: https://tax.localgov.org/login
2. Go to the “Submit Forms” page.
3. Search for Cameron County, Texas.
4. Select the tax form you are required to file. If you select the wrong form, you will receive an error message.
5. Fill out all required fields. The form on Localgov will automatically calculate the tax due for the Cameron County.

Exemptions

• Government Stays: Rentals for official U.S. or Texas government purposes.
• Long-Term Rentals: Occupancies exceeding 30 consecutive days without interruptions in payment.
• Educational Use: Rentals directly tied to programs or activities of educational institutions.

Tax Rate

• General: 2% of the rental price per night.
• South Padre Island: 0.5% for rentals within the city limits.

Filing Deadline

• Due Date: Monthly filings are required by the 20th of the following month.
• If the 20th falls on a weekend or holiday, filings are due the next business day.

Penalties and Interest

• Late Filing Penalty: 5% of unpaid taxes for filings delayed more than 30 days.
• Interest: Delinquent taxes accrue interest at 10% annually.

Zero Dollar Filing

All businesses must file monthly returns, even if no taxable rentals occurred.

Support & Resources

If you need technical support while registering on Localgov, please reach out to Localgov Customer Service at service@localgov.org or call (877) 842-3037.