Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Flower Mound, TX

Airbnb listings are allowed in Flower Mound, TX, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals (stays of 29 days or less) are permitted in zoning districts where residential uses are lawful, but accessory dwellings are explicitly prohibited from being used as STRs. Operators must collect and remit a 7% hotel occupancy tax and register/report monthly through the Town’s GovOS online platform. 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 (stays of 29 days or less) are permitted in zoning districts where residential uses are lawful, but accessory dwellings are explicitly prohibited from being used as STRs. Operators must collect and remit a 7% hotel occupancy tax and register/report monthly through the Town’s GovOS online platform.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Flower Mound.

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