Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Bastrop County, TX

All STRs must be registered and renewed annually. Operators must provide a 24/7 local contact, proof of tax payments, and safety documentation (fire alarms and evacuation plans). Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) must be collected and reported quarterly to the city and county via the Localgov portal.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Bastrop County. 1. Register online via the MyGov portal (https://public.mygov.us/bastrop_tx). 2. Submit required documents including property/owner info, 24/7 local contact, proof of tax payments, and safety info (fire alarms/evacuation plans). 3. Pay the $25 application fee; registrations must be renewed annually.

1. Register online via the MyGov portal (https://public.mygov.us/bastrop_tx). 2. Submit required documents including property/owner info, 24/7 local contact, proof of tax payments, and safety info (fire alarms/evacuation plans). 3. Pay the $25 application fee; registrations must be renewed annually.