Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Mason County, TX

Airbnb listings are allowed in Mason County, TX, but with restrictions. Operators must register using the City of Mason Bed and Breakfast / Short-Term Rental Registration Form and are required to report and pay a 7% Hotel Occupancy Tax. Specific zoning districts, occupancy caps, and residency requirements are not explicitly detailed on the primary official STR pages. 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.

Operators must register using the City of Mason Bed and Breakfast / Short-Term Rental Registration Form and are required to report and pay a 7% Hotel Occupancy Tax. Specific zoning districts, occupancy caps, and residency requirements are not explicitly detailed on the primary official STR pages.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Mason County. 1. Download and complete the City of Mason Bed and Breakfast / Short-Term Rental Registration Form and submit it to City Hall. 2. File the Hotel and Motel Occupancy Tax Report monthly or quarterly as required. 3. Remit the 7% tax payment to the City of Mason PO Box 68.

1. Download and complete the City of Mason Bed and Breakfast / Short-Term Rental Registration Form and submit it to City Hall. 2. File the Hotel and Motel Occupancy Tax Report monthly or quarterly as required. 3. Remit the 7% tax payment to the City of Mason PO Box 68.

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