Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Midland, TX

Yes — Airbnb and other short-term rentals are 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. "Airbnb" is a brand name; the rules on this page apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.). See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Midland.

Yes. Vrbo operates under the same short-term rental rules as Airbnb in Midland, TX, since regulations apply to the rental activity rather than the booking platform, and no permit is currently required. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Midland 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 Midland. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.