Short-Term Rental Regulations
in El Paso, TX

Airbnb listings are allowed in El Paso, TX, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are subject to the zoning standards of the underlying base residential use. Proposed regulations include requirements for floor plans, life-safety compliance, guest notifications, maximum occupancy limits, and adherence to quiet hours and noise restrictions. 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 subject to the zoning standards of the underlying base residential use. Proposed regulations include requirements for floor plans, life-safety compliance, guest notifications, maximum occupancy limits, and adherence to quiet hours and noise restrictions.

Vrbo is permitted in El Paso, TX under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in El Paso 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 El Paso. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.