Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Belton, TX

Airbnb listings are allowed in Belton, TX, but with restrictions. Short-term rental permits are valid for one year; renewals require an updated application within 30 days of expiration and confirmation of local Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax payment. Non-owner occupied STRs are prohibited within 500 feet of another STR, and a separate application is required for each property location. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental permits are valid for one year; renewals require an updated application within 30 days of expiration and confirmation of local Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax payment. Non-owner occupied STRs are prohibited within 500 feet of another STR, and a separate application is required for each property location.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Belton. 1) Create an account and submit a new application via the City’s online portal (https://str.beltontexas.gov/). 2) Submit a separate application for each property, pay required fees and local hotel/motel occupancy taxes through the portal, and renew annually within 30 days of expiration.

1) Create an account and submit a new application via the City’s online portal (https://str.beltontexas.gov/). 2) Submit a separate application for each property, pay required fees and local hotel/motel occupancy taxes through the portal, and renew annually within 30 days of expiration.

Vrbo is permitted in Belton, TX under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Belton are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Belton. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.