Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Greenville, TX

Airbnb listings are allowed in Greenville, TX, but with restrictions. Regulations apply to 'Temporary Rental Communities' (3+ units) which must be on tracts of at least 5 acres with a maximum density of 8 units per acre. Operators must maintain infrastructure standards for roads, drainage, and utilities, and stays are limited to less than 180 days. 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.

Regulations apply to 'Temporary Rental Communities' (3+ units) which must be on tracts of at least 5 acres with a maximum density of 8 units per acre. Operators must maintain infrastructure standards for roads, drainage, and utilities, and stays are limited to less than 180 days.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Greenville. 1. Submit a development application with an Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP) including 7 hard copies and 1 digital PDF, along with required fees and utility documentation. 2. Undergo a 30-day review by designated county employees followed by a recommendation to the Hunt County Commissioners Court for final approval. 3. Complete construction and pass a final inspection to receive a Certificate of Compliance, which must be renewed annually.

1. Submit a development application with an Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP) including 7 hard copies and 1 digital PDF, along with required fees and utility documentation. 2. Undergo a 30-day review by designated county employees followed by a recommendation to the Hunt County Commissioners Court for final approval. 3. Complete construction and pass a final inspection to receive a Certificate of Compliance, which must be renewed annually.

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