Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Huntsville, TX

Airbnb listings are allowed in Huntsville, TX, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are treated as 'Lodging' under the City of Huntsville Development Code (Chapter 24) and are allowed only where the Use Table permits Lodging uses. There are no stated primary-residence, occupancy-cap, minimum-night, or host-presence requirements in the current municipal 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.

Short-term rentals are treated as 'Lodging' under the City of Huntsville Development Code (Chapter 24) and are allowed only where the Use Table permits Lodging uses. There are no stated primary-residence, occupancy-cap, minimum-night, or host-presence requirements in the current municipal code.

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