Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Caddo Mills, TX

Airbnb listings are allowed in Caddo Mills, TX, but with restrictions. The City’s Article 3.09 requires that any 'residential rental unit' offered for lease or occupancy for rent obtain registration and a Rental Certificate of Occupancy (RCO); units in the city existing at the adoption date had to register by Jan 1, 2025. Inspections (interior/exterior) are required by the building official on change of occupancy or upon registration; rental units must comply with applicable building, fire, health, and safety codes and with zoning/certificate-of-occupancy rules. The municipal code does not state STR-specific nightly minimums, guest caps, primary-residence requirements, host-presence, or platform registration rules. 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.

The City’s Article 3.09 requires that any 'residential rental unit' offered for lease or occupancy for rent obtain registration and a Rental Certificate of Occupancy (RCO); units in the city existing at the adoption date had to register by Jan 1, 2025. Inspections (interior/exterior) are required by the building official on change of occupancy or upon registration; rental units must comply with applicable building, fire, health, and safety codes and with zoning/certificate-of-occupancy rules. The municipal code does not state STR-specific nightly minimums, guest caps, primary-residence requirements, host-presence, or platform registration rules.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Caddo Mills. 1) Submit a residential rental registration application to the City (application and registration required; existing rental units required to complete initial registration by January 1, 2025). 2) Schedule and pass the inspection(s) with the Building Official (interior inspection upon request/consent; exterior inspection notice provided by building official) and comply with adopted building/property maintenance codes. 3) Obtain a Rental Certificate of Occupancy (RCO) from the Building Official prior to occupancy and pay inspection fees as set by the city (fees are nonrefundable; fee schedule posted by City Council).

1) Submit a residential rental registration application to the City (application and registration required; existing rental units required to complete initial registration by January 1, 2025). 2) Schedule and pass the inspection(s) with the Building Official (interior inspection upon request/consent; exterior inspection notice provided by building official) and comply with adopted building/property maintenance codes. 3) Obtain a Rental Certificate of Occupancy (RCO) from the Building Official prior to occupancy and pay inspection fees as set by the city (fees are nonrefundable; fee schedule posted by City Council).

Vrbo is permitted in Caddo Mills, 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 Caddo Mills 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 Caddo Mills. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.