Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Angelina County, TX

In Angelina County (unincorporated), STRs must register for a license certificate and pay a 7% Hotel Occupancy Tax. In the City of Lufkin, occupancy is limited to two persons per bedroom plus two additional (max 12), a 24-hour local contact must respond within one hour, and a guest safety brochure must be displayed.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Angelina County. For Angelina County (unincorporated): Register the property via the online platform (str.deckard.com/tx-angelina) to obtain a license certificate number. For City of Lufkin: Submit an application to the Planning Department with a $100 fee and pass a safety/fire inspection by the Chief Building Inspector.

For Angelina County (unincorporated): Register the property via the online platform (str.deckard.com/tx-angelina) to obtain a license certificate number. For City of Lufkin: Submit an application to the Planning Department with a $100 fee and pass a safety/fire inspection by the Chief Building Inspector.