Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Fredericksburg, TX

Airbnb listings are allowed in Fredericksburg, TX, but with restrictions. STRs are restricted by zoning; commercial zones (C1, C1.5, C2, CBD) allow them by right, while residential zones have specific limitations and grandfathering rules. Regulations include defined STR types (Accessory, B&B, Unoccupied, Facility), mandatory inspections for new permits and renewals, and adherence to occupancy and parking standards. 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.

STRs are restricted by zoning; commercial zones (C1, C1.5, C2, CBD) allow them by right, while residential zones have specific limitations and grandfathering rules. Regulations include defined STR types (Accessory, B&B, Unoccupied, Facility), mandatory inspections for new permits and renewals, and adherence to occupancy and parking standards.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Fredericksburg. 1) Register and apply online via the My Government Online (MGO) portal. 2) Submit required documentation and schedule a mandatory inspection. 3) Pass the inspection and comply with all zoning verifications to receive the permit, which must be renewed annually.

1) Register and apply online via the My Government Online (MGO) portal. 2) Submit required documentation and schedule a mandatory inspection. 3) Pass the inspection and comply with all zoning verifications to receive the permit, which must be renewed annually.

Vrbo is permitted in Fredericksburg, 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 Fredericksburg 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.

The most recent tracked change in Fredericksburg is "Fredericksburg STR Density Caps Enacted" (2024-04-01, status: passed). The city capped the percentage of homes on any given block that can operate as STRs, limiting new STR permits in already-saturated residential streets. See the regulatory updates section on this page for the full history.

Yes. Fredericksburg requires a short-term rental license, payment of hotel occupancy tax, and compliance with density caps, parking requirements, and noise rules. Applications are processed through the city's planning department.

The city limits the percentage of homes on any given block that may operate as licensed STRs. Once a block reaches its cap, no new STR licenses are issued for that block until an existing one is surrendered.

Properties in unincorporated Gillespie County are generally subject to less stringent rules, but county regulations are evolving. Always verify with the county directly, and note that HOA rules may also apply in some subdivisions.