Short-Term Rental Registration & Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Information

How to Register Your Short-Term Rental

Step 1: Initiate Registration- Only for brand new short term rentals

To begin the registration process, email CSR@surfsidetx.org or visit City Hall at: 1304 Monument Drive, Surfside, TX 77541

Please provide:

  • The property address
  • Proof of ownership (e.g., closing documents, identification with the property address, etc.)

Upon completion, you will receive your Account Number and Activation Code.

Step 2: Complete Online Registration via MuniRevs/GovOS

  https://surfsidebeach.munirevs.com/register/

  1. Log in to MuniRevs/Govos and complete the online application.
  2. Assigned workflows will be visible upon login.
  3. Submit the $200 annual fee and upload identification.
  4. A Customer Service Representative will review and manually approve the application.

How to Activate Your MuniRevs/GovOS Account

  To register for GovOS, or register a new email address, please complete these steps:

  Go to -  https://surfsidebeach.munirevs.com/register/

  1. Enter your email address below.
  2. Open your inbox to read the email that will be sent to you containing the instructions.
  3. Click the link in the email received in Step 2 above.
  4. Complete your User Profile.
  5. Verify your Account Profile by entering your GovOS Account Number and Six Digit GovOS Activation Code.

Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Requirements

  • Due Quarterly: Reports must be submitted by the 20th of the month following the reporting period.
  • Properties earning less than $500 per month or $1,500 per quarter may report quarterly.
  • Remit 5% of total taxable income through MuniRevs/GovOS.
  • Zero Income Reporting: If no income was earned, submit a report with a zero-dollar amount.0

Penalties for Non-Compliance

  • Late submissions incur penalties and interest.
  • Properties operating without registration must file reports, pay applicable taxes, and settle penalties and interest for the entire period of operation.

If Renting Through any Property Management companies:

  • Individual Owners & Property Managers: Airbnb or VRBO does not pay taxes on your behalf. You must report and remit taxes.
  • Integrated Property Managers (IPMs): You are responsible for collecting and remitting taxes.

Important: While Airbnb and VRBO have tax collection agreements, they do not have one with the Village of Surfside Beach. Property owners remain responsible for ensuring all taxes are paid.

Short-Term Rental Registration Requirements

Owners/operators must provide the following information:

  • Owner/operator name, address, email, and phone number.
  • Local contact person's name, address, email, and 24-hour phone number.
    • The local contact person must respond in person within one hour to complaints and take remedial action.
  • Short-term rental property address.
  • Number of bedrooms, and overnight and daytime occupancy limits.
  • Property ID number as listed on the Brazoria County Appraisal District.

Updating Your Registration

  • Any changes to registration details must be updated within 30 days.
  • Property owners are responsible for updating their property managers via their MuniRevs account.
    • The Village of Surfside will not provide authorization codes or account numbers to management companies—it is the owner’s responsibility to share this information with their property managers.

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