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

How to Register Your Short-Term Rental

Step 1: Initiate Registration

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 Authorization Code.

Step 2: Complete Online Registration via MuniRevs/GovOS

  1. Log in to MuniRevs 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

  1. Visit MuniRevs/GovOS and click the green “Go” button under "New Users Registration."
  2. Enter Email: Follow the instructions in the verification email.
  3. Create a Password: Complete your user profile.
  4. Enter Business Information:
    • On the Business Profile page, enter your Account Number and Activation Code provided by the Village.
    • Click “Lookup” to connect your business, select your role, and click “Connect.”
  5. Access the Business Center: Hotel Occupancy Tax forms will be in the Open Tasks section.

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.

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 Airbnb or VRBO

  • 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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