Airbnb, other short-term rentals to contribute to El Paso hotel occupancy taxes

Hotel tax to be charged on El Paso short-term rentals; St. Pius School shuts down

This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso.  City of El Paso to Collect Hotel Occupancy Taxes on Short-Term Rentals The city of El Paso will soon begin charging a hotel occupancy tax to people who stay at short-term rental properties within the city limits to generate revenue for tourism-related investments. The El Paso City Counc…

Airbnb, other short-term rentals to contribute to El Paso hotel occupancy taxes

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The City of El Paso said it will start collecting Hotel Occupancy Taxes on short-term rental properties to support tourism investments. The tax is expected to generate an estimated $3.5 million annually, according to the city. A short-term rental is usually a residential dwelling unit, apartment, condo rented to overnight guests for less than 30 days, the city said. They commonly operate through platforms like Airbnb and…