Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Crockett, TX

Airbnb listings are allowed in Crockett, TX, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are regulated as privately owned dwellings under City of Crockett Section 310; operation requires compliance with the Section’s operational requirements, collection/payment of hotel occupancy tax, and designation of a local contact person available 24 hours per day. The ordinance makes it unlawful to rent or offer to rent a short-term rental without a valid short-term rental permit. 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 rentals are regulated as privately owned dwellings under City of Crockett Section 310; operation requires compliance with the Section’s operational requirements, collection/payment of hotel occupancy tax, and designation of a local contact person available 24 hours per day. The ordinance makes it unlawful to rent or offer to rent a short-term rental without a valid short-term rental permit.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Crockett.

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