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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Harrison County, TX

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

No city- or county-level short-term rental ordinance or registration program was located in official sources for Harrison County, TX municipalities (Marshall, Hallsville, Waskom, Karnack) or at the Harrison County site. However, the City of Marshall’s official Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Use Guideline and Funding Application explicitly instructs HOT grant applicants to track overnight stays in “hotels, bed breakfasts and/or short-term rentals” for post-event reporting, indicating STRs are recognized for HOT reporting purposes but not regulated by a separate local STR permit in the documents reviewed.

Official Resources

Official Harrison County STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Harrison County, TX?
No city- or county-level short-term rental ordinance or registration program was located in official sources for Harrison County, TX municipalities (Marshall, Hallsville, Waskom, Karnack) or at the Harrison County site. However, the City of Marshall’s official Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Use Guideline and Funding Application explicitly instructs HOT grant applicants to track overnight stays in “hotels, bed breakfasts and/or short-term rentals” for post-event reporting, indicating STRs are recognized for HOT reporting purposes but not regulated by a separate local STR permit in the documents reviewed.

Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction