Monthly Hotel Occupancy Tax

Taxes are collected by Localgov, Amarillo’s chosen partner platform, on behalf of the City and the District. Reports and payments are due monthly by the 10^th of the following month.

Zero Returns

Taxpayers are required to file a zero return if no revenues are generated for the filing period.

Annual Hotel Occupancy Tax Registration

All businesses, whether currently engaging or about to engage as a lodging provider with the city, are required to register via this form on an annual basis by January 1 each year. There is no fee for registration.

The City utilizes Localgov for all hotel/motel occupancy tax (HOT) reporting. Hotel/motel occupancy taxpayers are required to register and file HOT monthly reports with Localgov.

Click here to visit the Localgov website to set up an online account and file.

Click here for Filing Guide Instructions.

For questions or assistance in setting up your account or filing please contact LocalGov’s customer service at 877-842-3037 or via email at service@localgov.org.

The current hotel occupancy tax rate in Amarillo, Texas is 7%. Additionally, a 2% tax rate is imposed for the Amarillo-Potter Events Venue District.

Monthly Filings are due on the 10^th day of the month following the filing period. If the due date falls on a weekend of holiday, it will default to the next business day.

Example: August filing period taxes are due September 10.

Total Room Night Available

Within the filing period selected, enter the total room nights available for rent.

Actual Room Nights Rented

 Within the filling period selected, enter the actual room nights that were rented.

Gross Room Receipts

For the filing period selected, enter the total gross receipts BEFORE any exemptions claimed.

Certain stays are exempt from hotel occupancy taxes. If applicable, include these exemptions in your filing. Exemptions include:

• Permanent Residents — Person Contracted to Use Room 30 or More Consecutive Days
• State of Texas Officers or Employees of Agencies, Institutions, Boards, or Commissions
• Federal Agency Officers or Employees of US Federal Government Agency

For more information on hotel occupancy tax exemptions, click here to visit the State Comptroller's website - Hotel Occupancy Tax Exemptions (texas.gov)

Penalties

If tax is paid after the due date but the delay is less than a month, a penalty of 5% is applied. Otherwise, 10%

Interest

If tax is not paid by the due date, delinquent taxes begin accruing interest the day after taxes are due at a rate of 1% per month.

Use the Localgov portal to register and file monthly reports. Visit Localgov's website to set up your online account and file. Click here for the Localgov.org website.

• Penalties: 5% for less than one month late, 10% for one month or more late.
• Interest: 1% per month starting the day after taxes are due.