Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Hondo, TX

Airbnb listings are allowed in Hondo, TX, but with restrictions. The UDC Use Table lists lodging uses (Hotel or Motel; Bed and Breakfast in Private Home; Lodging/Rooming House) with permissions or Specific Use Permit (S) requirements by zoning district; the UDC requires that unlisted/novel uses be authorized by the City Official as a subcategory or via Specific Use Permit; no STR-specific occupancy limits, minimum-night stays, host-presence rules, or platform registration rules were found in the code. 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.

The UDC Use Table lists lodging uses (Hotel or Motel; Bed and Breakfast in Private Home; Lodging/Rooming House) with permissions or Specific Use Permit (S) requirements by zoning district; the UDC requires that unlisted/novel uses be authorized by the City Official as a subcategory or via Specific Use Permit; no STR-specific occupancy limits, minimum-night stays, host-presence rules, or platform registration rules were found in the code.

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