Short-Term Rental Regulations in Texas
State Overview
Texas does not preempt local STR regulation. Cities have broad authority to regulate short-term rentals. The state imposes a 6% State Hotel Occupancy Tax in addition to any local taxes. Cities in Texas
| City | Permit | Tax Rate | Day Limit | Primary Res. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene | Not required | 15% | No limit | No | → |
| Arlington | ✓ Required | 15% | No annual cap · per-stay limit | No | → |
| Austin | ✓ Required | 17% | No annual cap · per-stay limit | No | → |
| Corpus Christi | ✓ Required | 15% | No annual cap · per-stay limit | No | → |
| Dallas | Not required | 15% | No annual cap · per-stay limit | No | → |
| Fort Worth | ✓ Required | 17% | No annual cap · per-stay limit | No | → |
| Fredericksburg | ✓ Required | 13% | No annual cap · per-stay limit | Varies | → |
| Galveston | ✓ Required | 15% | No limit | No | → |
| Houston | ✓ Required | 13% | No limit | No | → |
| New Braunfels | ✓ Required | 13% | No annual cap · per-stay limit | No | → |
| Port Aransas | ✓ Required | 13% | No limit | No | → |
| Port Arthur | ✓ Required | 13% | No limit | No | → |
| San Antonio | ✓ Required | 16.75% | No limit | Varies | → |
| South Padre Island | ✓ Required | 17% | No annual cap · per-stay limit | No | → |
| Waco | ✓ Required | 15% | No annual cap · per-stay limit | No | → |
Texas' STR Landscape
Texas does not have a uniform STR framework, leaving regulation to individual municipalities. The state imposes a 6% State Hotel Occupancy Tax in addition to local taxes.
Regulation varies significantly across cities. Tax rates vary from 13% to 17%.
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Other States
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