Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Hunt County, TX

Airbnb listings are allowed in Hunt County, TX, but with restrictions. Hunt County regulates 'Temporary Rental Communities' (3+ units for <180 days) in unincorporated areas. Key constraints include a minimum 5-acre tract size, a maximum density of 8 units per acre, 30-foot spacing between units, and strict adherence to infrastructure, fire, septic, and water standards (NFPA and TCEQ). 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.

Hunt County regulates 'Temporary Rental Communities' (3+ units for <180 days) in unincorporated areas. Key constraints include a minimum 5-acre tract size, a maximum density of 8 units per acre, 30-foot spacing between units, and strict adherence to infrastructure, fire, septic, and water standards (NFPA and TCEQ).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Hunt County. 1) Submit a Development Permit application with an Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP) including 7 hard copies and 1 PDF, featuring a stamped survey, utility letters, and septic study. 2) Undergo a 30-day review by county employees followed by Commissioners Court approval. 3) Complete construction and pass a final inspection to receive a Certificate of Compliance, issued within 15 days of approval.

1) Submit a Development Permit application with an Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP) including 7 hard copies and 1 PDF, featuring a stamped survey, utility letters, and septic study. 2) Undergo a 30-day review by county employees followed by Commissioners Court approval. 3) Complete construction and pass a final inspection to receive a Certificate of Compliance, issued within 15 days of approval.

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