Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Ellis County, TX

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Ellis County, TX because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No county-level STR ordinance or county STR permit program was found on official Ellis County pages. Note: individual municipalities inside Ellis County may regulate STRs (example: Waxahachie Ordinance No. 3414 requires a Special Use Permit in all zoning districts except Central Area and STR registration; Waxahachie limits occupancy to no more than two adults per bedroom plus no more than two additional adults, maximum occupancy 10 persons). Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No county-level STR ordinance or county STR permit program was found on official Ellis County pages. Note: individual municipalities inside Ellis County may regulate STRs (example: Waxahachie Ordinance No. 3414 requires a Special Use Permit in all zoning districts except Central Area and STR registration; Waxahachie limits occupancy to no more than two adults per bedroom plus no more than two additional adults, maximum occupancy 10 persons).

Vrbo is effectively legal in Ellis County, TX for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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