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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Midland, TX

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

City of Midland defines a short-term rental as "the rental of all or part of a residential property to a person who is not a permanent resident" and treats STRs as "hotels" for hotel occupancy tax purposes; operators must collect and remit a 7% city hotel occupancy tax on rentals of 30 days or less and register/pay via the city’s Host Compliance portal. No city zoning restrictions, occupancy limits, minimum-night stays, primary-residence requirements, or host-presence rules are stated on the city’s official STR pages or the cited ordinance.

Official Resources

Official Midland STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Midland, TX?
City of Midland defines a short-term rental as "the rental of all or part of a residential property to a person who is not a permanent resident" and treats STRs as "hotels" for hotel occupancy tax purposes; operators must collect and remit a 7% city hotel occupancy tax on rentals of 30 days or less and register/pay via the city’s Host Compliance portal. No city zoning restrictions, occupancy limits, minimum-night stays, primary-residence requirements, or host-presence rules are stated on the city’s official STR pages or the cited ordinance.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Midland?
No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Midland.

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