Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Gillespie County, TX

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Gillespie County, TX because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No countywide STR ordinance or permit requirement was found for Gillespie County; however, the City of Fredericksburg requires permits within city limits, defines STR types (Accessory, B&B, Facility, Unoccupied), and requires owner-occupied STRs to show a current residence homestead exemption. Eligibility depends on the property’s zoning, while STRs in the Fredericksburg ETJ do not require a City permit. 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 countywide STR ordinance or permit requirement was found for Gillespie County; however, the City of Fredericksburg requires permits within city limits, defines STR types (Accessory, B&B, Facility, Unoccupied), and requires owner-occupied STRs to show a current residence homestead exemption. Eligibility depends on the property’s zoning, while STRs in the Fredericksburg ETJ do not require a City permit.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Gillespie County. For Fredericksburg (city rules): 1) Register/apply online via the City’s STR portal (mgoconnect); 2) Provide required documentation (e.g., proof of primary residence/homestead exemption for owner-occupied types) and verify zoning eligibility; 3) Pass a required inspection prior to issuance and annually at renewal. For the County: not available.

For Fredericksburg (city rules): 1) Register/apply online via the City’s STR portal (mgoconnect); 2) Provide required documentation (e.g., proof of primary residence/homestead exemption for owner-occupied types) and verify zoning eligibility; 3) Pass a required inspection prior to issuance and annually at renewal. For the County: not available.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Gillespie 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 Gillespie 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 Gillespie County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.