Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Erath County, TX

Yes — Airbnb and other short-term rentals are allowed in Erath County, TX. The City of Stephenville defines a short-term rental as the occupancy of a residential structure for consideration and includes them under the definition of 'hotel' for Hotel Occupancy Tax collection. No specific zoning restrictions, occupancy caps, or host-presence rules were identified for Erath County, which does not have zoning requirements for residential properties. "Airbnb" is a brand name; the rules on this page apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.). See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

The City of Stephenville defines a short-term rental as the occupancy of a residential structure for consideration and includes them under the definition of 'hotel' for Hotel Occupancy Tax collection. No specific zoning restrictions, occupancy caps, or host-presence rules were identified for Erath County, which does not have zoning requirements for residential properties.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Erath County.

Yes. Vrbo operates under the same short-term rental rules as Airbnb in Erath County, TX, since regulations apply to the rental activity rather than the booking platform, and no permit is currently required. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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