Hays County, TX STR Regulations 2026 | HostReady

Hays County, TX

Short-Term Rental Regulations

We reviewed the published sources for Hays County, TX and have not yet confirmed a citable city-level short-term-rental ordinance.
What applies: TX state lodging tax 6%; no state-level registration is required.
TX has no statewide STR regulations.
State Hotel Occupancy Tax 6%.
Local rules vary significantly by city.
We only publish rules we can point to a source for, so this stays open until we can.
It updates automatically when it lands.

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Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your local municipality before making investment or operational decisions.

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