Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Brewster County, TX

In Alpine, STRs are restricted to specific zones (R-1 through R-4, M-1, C-1, C-2, etc.) and require a conditional use permit. Operators must designate a local responsible party available within one hour and must display their city permit number on all hosting platform listings.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Brewster County. 1. Submit a Special Use Permit application to Building Services including owner/operator info, a dimensioned floor plan, and a completed self-inspection report. 2. Pay the initial nonrefundable permit fee as established in the city's fee schedule. 3. Notify all neighbors within a 200-foot radius of the property and renew the permit annually.

1. Submit a Special Use Permit application to Building Services including owner/operator info, a dimensioned floor plan, and a completed self-inspection report. 2. Pay the initial nonrefundable permit fee as established in the city's fee schedule. 3. Notify all neighbors within a 200-foot radius of the property and renew the permit annually.