Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) is due monthly. HOT must be submitted before the 20th of the month following the month of collection. A HOT report must be submitted even if no tax is due for the month.

The quarterly reporting periods are as follows:

QTR 1 (JAN/FEB/MAR) Due by Apr. 20th
QTR 2 (APR/MAY/JUN) Due by Jul. 20th
QTR 3 (JUL/AUG/SEP) Due by Oct. 20th
QTR 4 (OCT/NOV/DEC) Due by Jan. 20th

Please Note:

A report must be filed even if no tax is due.
Penalties and interest for late payments.
- 1st 5% Penalty Assessed on the first late day
- 2nd 5% Penalty Assessed 30 days past due date
- 3rd 5% Penalty Assessed 60 days past due date
- 10% Interest Per Annum Begins 60 days past due date

City of Arlington

Hotel Occupancy Tax

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