Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Anderson County, TX

Short-term rentals are allowed only via a Specific Use Permit (SUP) under the City of Palestine Zoning Ordinance. SUPs require Planning & Zoning and City Council public hearings with mailed notice to property owners within 200 feet and may be approved subject to specific conditions; they are not currently taxed at the municipal level.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Anderson County. 1) Submit a Specific Use Permit application to Development Services with a $300 fee at least 15 days before a Planning & Zoning meeting. 2) Attend a public hearing held by the Planning & Zoning Commission, which follows a staff review and public notification of neighbors. 3) Attend a final public hearing held by the City Council for approval or denial, and comply with any conditions specified, such as obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy.

1) Submit a Specific Use Permit application to Development Services with a $300 fee at least 15 days before a Planning & Zoning meeting. 2) Attend a public hearing held by the Planning & Zoning Commission, which follows a staff review and public notification of neighbors. 3) Attend a final public hearing held by the City Council for approval or denial, and comply with any conditions specified, such as obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy.