Adena Lewis, Director
Voice: (512) 581-4011
Adena.Lewis@co.bastrop.tx.us

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Hotel Occupancy Tax

Short Term Lodging Tax in Bastrop County

Hotel Occupancy Taxes, commonly known as HOT, are paid by guests renting a bed for 30 days or less. The tax is paid on the room rate including cleaning and guest fees. The lodging property collects these taxes and pays them accordingly.

Rental properties include but are not limited to hotel, motel, bed & breakfast, vacation rental lodging such as AirBnBs, inn, rooming house, manufactured home, residency inn, condominium, cabins, cottages, and RVs.

Tax Rate

If the lodging property is outside a city limit or ETJ:

• To the State of Texas     6%
• To Bastrop County         7%

If the lodging property is inside a city or ETJ:

• To the State of Texas     6%
• To Bastrop County    0.75%
• To the City                     7%

For the county tax form and instructions, Click HERE for the Treasurer's page

We work with our lodging partners in promoting our county and providing an inviting atmosphere for visitors. To learn more about our partnership and networking opportunities. Call Fran Hunter at 512-581-4074 or email.

• County Resolution 0811-01
• State Bill 1413
• Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Occupancy Tax

Chambers of Commerce

• Bastrop Chamber of Commerce
• Elgin Chamber of Commerce
• Smithville Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development Corporations

• Bastrop EDC
• Elgin EDC
• City of Smithville
• Bastrop County Economic Development Organization 512-581-4011

 www.facebook.com/bastropcountyedo

Filming in Bastrop County

Our communities, our businesses and our people welcome film projects in our varied terrain and historic towns.

Bastrop County is the "Film Hospitality Capital of Texas," and all of our communities are certified as a Film Friendly Community by the Texas Film Commission.

FOR FILMING IN BASTROP COUNTY, on county property such as the historic County Courthouse or any location outside of the three towns, please return the required paperwork below to : adena.lewis@co.bastrop.tx.us

• Application for Filming on Bastrop County Property
• Acknowledgement and Agreement
• Certificate of Liability Insurance

Return to Bastrop County Sheriff's Office:

• Request for Secondary Employment of Law Enforcement

FOR FILMING INSIDE CITY LIMITS of our three incorporated towns, please click on the links below for more information.

• Smithville
• Elgin
• Bastrop
  • Call: Debbie Moore (225)-802-4702

   

TEXAS FILM COMMISSION

All projects also need to be registered with the Texas Film Commission.

• Review the Open Texas Checklist for Media Production.
• Register your project with the Texas Film Commission

We're glad to assist!