Short-term rental rules in Texas
Last checked 2026-08-19. Jurisdiction code US-TX.
| Registration or licence | Not required at this level |
|---|---|
| Night limit | No limit recorded at this level |
| Accommodation tax | State Hotel Occupancy Tax, 6% |
In this market the rules that actually bind an operator are usually set by the city or council. Their absence above means we have not checked them, not that none apply.
What this means in practice
- Texas preempts municipal short-stay regulation, so city-level registration schemes, density caps and owner-occupancy requirements are generally unenforceable. Local taxes are usually unaffected.
- Applies to rooms charged at USD 15 or more per night.
- County and city lodging taxes usually stack on top of this state rate and are not included here.
- City rules for this property have not been entered in Cuvanti. Registration, night caps and occupancy limits in the United States are set by the city or county, and the absence of a rule here means it has not been checked, not that none applies.
Cuvanti tracks this for your properties automatically
Night limits count across every channel you are connected to, not one platform at a time, which is the only way the number means anything. Cuvanti warns you before a booking would breach a limit, and tells you when a rule in your market changes.
See how it worksCommon questions about short-term rentals in Texas
- Do I need to register a short-term rental in Texas?
- No registration or licence is required at this level in Texas. In this market the rules that actually bind an operator are usually set by the city or council, and we have not checked those, so this describes the level above them.
- How many nights a year can I let a short-term rental in Texas?
- No annual night limit is recorded at this level in Texas. In this market the rules that actually bind an operator are usually set by the city or council, and we have not checked those, so this describes the level above them.
- Is there an accommodation tax on short-term rentals in Texas?
- Yes. State Hotel Occupancy Tax at 6% of the booking. In this market the rules that actually bind an operator are usually set by the city or council, and we have not checked those, so this describes the level above them.
- Are local council rules for Texas included here?
- No. We hold the rules at the level above the council for Texas and have not checked the local ones. Their absence here means they were not checked, not that none apply.
This is not legal advice. It covers registration, night limits and accommodation taxes for the markets Cuvanti has configured, and does not cover every local rule, including planning controls, building and fire safety requirements, and strata or body corporate by-laws. Check your own obligations with a local adviser before you let.