Airbnb has collected nearly $35 million in tourism taxes on behalf of Houston hosts

HOUSTON – As the City of Houston continues to examine how to regulate short-term rental properties, Airbnb is touting big numbers it has collected and remitted in tourism taxes.

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According to its website, Airbnb has been collecting and remitting $13.5 billion in tourism taxes on behalf of hosts worldwide. In Texas, as of 2024, Airbnb has generated $105 million, with $35 million of that coming from Houston alone.

Since 2019, Airbnb notes it has been collecting a 7% Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) on reservations that have helped fund critical government services.

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Learn more about Airbnb’s tourism tax collections by visiting their website.