Pay Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Quarterly

City of Jamaica Beach Hotel Occupancy Tax

Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) of 9% is due to the City of Jamaica Beach quarterly on the 15th of the month following the quarter end:

• January, February and March due by April 15.
• April, May and June due by July 15.
• July, August and September due by October 15.
• October, November and December due by January 15.

To report and pay Jamaica Beach Hotel Occupancy Tax:

• Report and Pay By Check (click here)
• Report and Pay Hotel Occupancy Tax Online:
  1. Complete Report to determine amount of Hotel Occupancy Tax Due.
  2. Navigate to payment site and follow specific instructions to complete payment online.
  3. You must enter BUREAU CODE 7609618 for Jamaica Beach
  4. Enter the following in the Permit # field:  HOT TAX STRXX-XXXXX QTR 1  (X = your Short-Term Rental Registration Number).
  5. Enter information exactly as shown to ensure proper credit to your Short-Term Rental property. 
  6. Email (A) Completed Hotel Occupancy Tax Report and (B) Receipt of Payment from certifiedpayments.net to Caydie Farmer at cfarmer@jamaicabeachtx.gov
• Please report State of Texas Hotel Occupancy Tax to the Texas Comptroller.