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Tax office reports June collections: $327,428.70; software for short‑term rental collections under review
Summary
Jasmine Sanchez of the Lubbock County Tax Office reported $327,428.70 collected in June for venue and short‑term rental taxes and a fiscal‑year total of $2,295,491.83; staff said the current short‑term rental compliance tool will expire and they are evaluating replacements.
Jasmine Sanchez of the Lubbock County Tax Office reported to commissioners that June collections for venue and short‑term rental taxes totaled $327,428.70, bringing fiscal‑year collections to $2,295,491.83 through June 30.
Sanchez provided a line‑by‑line breakdown: hotel receipts for the month were $248,189.73 and a second category shown as $79,238.97 (as presented in the office's monthly breakdown), for a monthly total of $327,428.70. Penalties and prior‑period receipts were also listed in the report. Sanchez said total deposits into the county bank account through June 30 were $20,757,765.60 and total disbursements were $7,910,640.62, leaving a balance of $12,847,124.98.
Commissioners asked about software purchased previously to assist with short‑term rental (Airbnb‑type) collections; Sanchez said the current product is expiring and did not integrate fully with the financial side, and staff are meeting with auditors and evaluating options, including issuing a request for proposals.
No policy changes were made; the tax office presented the month‑end totals and noted work to identify replacement software for short‑term rental compliance.
