Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Celeste, TX

Airbnb listings are allowed in Celeste, TX, but with restrictions. Hunt County regulates 'Temporary Rental Communities/Recreational Vehicle Parks' (3+ units) in unincorporated areas; requirements include a minimum 5-acre lot, maximum 8 units per acre, and compliance with NFPA fire codes and TCEQ/health/septic standards. 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.

Hunt County regulates 'Temporary Rental Communities/Recreational Vehicle Parks' (3+ units) in unincorporated areas; requirements include a minimum 5-acre lot, maximum 8 units per acre, and compliance with NFPA fire codes and TCEQ/health/septic standards.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Celeste. 1) Submit a Development Permit application with a detailed Infrastructure Development Plan (7 hard copies + 1 PDF) and required documents (survey, deed, utility letters, septic study); 2) Undergo a 30-day county review and Commissioners Court approval; 3) Pass inspections to receive a Certificate of Compliance (valid for one year).

1) Submit a Development Permit application with a detailed Infrastructure Development Plan (7 hard copies + 1 PDF) and required documents (survey, deed, utility letters, septic study); 2) Undergo a 30-day county review and Commissioners Court approval; 3) Pass inspections to receive a Certificate of Compliance (valid for one year).

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