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Short-term rentals in El Paso will face higher guest fees
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Diana Castillo , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· September 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This tax is typically applied to hotels. Changes to city code have been approved to collect a tax from certain rentals.
Changes to city code have been approved to collect a tax from certain rentals. This tax is typically applied to hotels. Now, properties listed on platforms will also be subject to it.
A unanimous decision was made to update the code. This update includes rentals that are only available for short periods.
Further details about the changes are available from the source, including the types of rentals that will be affected and how the tax will be collected.
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Published: September 3, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
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What is this story about? Changes to city code have been approved to collect a tax from certain rentals. This tax is typically applied to hotels. Now, properties listed on platforms will also be subject to it. A unanimous…
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