Avenu Insights & Analytics
On behalf of Fort Bend County, TX
Attn: Hotel Occupancy Tax
PO Box 830725
Birmingham, AL 35283-0725

Fort Bend County
Avenu

DO NOT DISREGARD.
IMPORTANT HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX INFORMATION FOR FORT BEND COUNTY

Dear Hotel Owner / Tax Manager:

Beginning October 1, 2024, Fort Bend County, TX imposed a Hotel Occupancy Tax to fund tourism-related initiatives and to generate economic activity within the County. To assist the County’s staff in the collection of this Hotel Occupancy Tax, the County has selected Avenu Insights & Analytics as a partner.

Avenu is currently in the process of working with County staff for this implementation. You should expect to receive additional information regarding how to file and pay within the next several weeks from Avenu. You may also watch for updates on the County’s website at the following links:

On March 11, 2025, the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court approved the below regarding the Fort Bend County Order imposing the Hotel Occupancy Tax.

The following will be waived for the period beginning October 1, 2024, through April 30, 2025:

  1. Any taxes that would have otherwise been required to be collected by hotels pursuant to the Order but were not collected; and
  2. Any penalties and remedies described in the Order for non-compliance.

These waivers will cease, and the Order shall be fully enforced for all bookings and stays beginning May 1, 2025.

Avenu is excited to have the opportunity to serve the Fort Bend County business community. We are committed to making this transition as seamless as possible and hope that you will work with us in this endeavor.

PLEASE UPDATE YOUR ACCOUNTING SYSTEM AND/OR NOTIFY YOUR TAX PREPARER OF THIS NOTIFICATION. For additional information, please contact Avenu Taxpayer Support at (866) 240-3665 Monday- Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm CST. You may also contact Avenu Support at https://avenuinsights.service-now.com/csp.

Sincerely,
Avenu Insights & Analytics Taxpayer Support
On behalf of Fort Bend County, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions

County taxes are due monthly by the 15th day of the month for the preceding month’s taxable room receipts.

Hotels will begin filing their Hotel Occupancy Tax returns and remitting tax payments to Avenu on behalf of Fort Bend County beginning with tax period May 2025 (Taxes due on or before June 15th.)

Hotel Tax Online Filing

  • Pursuant to Section 352.004, a penalty of 5% will be assessed on the first day late.
  • An additional 5% penalty will be assessed on the 31st day after the due date.
  • Interest accrues at a rate of 10% per year if payment is not received 60 days from the due date.

  • Hotels inside municipal city limits within Fort Bend County = County Rate 2%
  • Hotels outside municipal city limits but within Fort Bend County = County Rate 7%
  • Please note, the County rate is in addition to any City or State tax rate collected. Avenu will be collecting the County portion of the taxes.

Online filing will be available, but a downloadable form will also be made available for remittances. You should expect to receive additional information from Avenu within the next several weeks.

Taxes should be reported under the filing period for which they were collected. Failure to report and remit by June 15th will result in penalties and interest.

On March 11, 2025, the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court approved the below regarding the Fort Bend County Order imposing the Hotel Occupancy Tax.

The following will be waived for the period beginning October 1, 2024, through April 30, 2025:

  1. Any taxes that would have otherwise been required to be collected by hotels pursuant to the Order but were not collected; and
  2. Any penalties and remedies described in the Order for non-compliance. These waivers will cease, and the Order shall be fully enforced for all bookings and stays beginning May 1, 2025.

All hotels will be expected to start collecting the tax effective May 1, 2025. Hotels that have been previously collecting the tax or who are currently collecting the tax should remit it prior to June 15th. Failure to report and remit by June 15th will result in penalties and interest.