The good news from the outset is that Texas does not have a requirement at the state level for special permits for STR businesses. This means you do not need to apply for a special state-level permit or license specifically for your short term rental.
Short-term rental permits. You need a permit to offer a short-term rental to guests in San Antonio. A permit from the City of San Antonio is only required if the property is inside the San Antonio City Limits.
term rental, or STR, is the rental or offer for rental of any dwelling or any portion of a dwelling for a period of less than 30 days.
term rental is typically defined as a rental of any residential home unit or accessory building for a short period of time. This generally includes stays of less than a month (30 days), but the maximum length can vary depending on the state and jurisdiction in which the rental is located.
In Texas, if you decide to start renting out your home, it will lose its homestead exemption status. Homestead exemption is intended for properties that serve as your primary residence.
It shall be the duty of any property owner, or person, firm or corporation making special use of any sidewalk, curb, parkway or driveway for purposes of ingress and/or egress, or regress for loading, unloading, loading elevators, downspout drains or any other specific use to keep the sidewalks, parkway, curb and ...
Short-term rentals (STRs), residences rented for less than 30 consecutive days, are regulated by City ordinance and licensed annually by Development Services Department Code Compliance.
Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) The HOT rate is 9% for the City of San Antonio and 1.75% for Bexar County. Find more information: Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT)
A Certificate of Occupancy is required for all businesses in the City of San Antonio.
The City's HOT rate is 9%, comprised of a 7% general occupancy tax and 2% for the Convention Center expansion. The City also collects 1.75% for Bexar County. This tax is in addition to the 6% rate imposed by the State of Texas, which must be remitted to the State.