Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Terrell, TX

Airbnb listings are allowed in Terrell, TX, but with restrictions. The City Zoning Ordinance lists 'Bed and Breakfast Inn' as a permitted residential use and 'Lodging House' as RF (restricted); hotels/motels are permitted in commercial zoning. The ordinance legend marks some uses as requiring a Temporary Use Permit and references Fire Code and Certificate of Occupancy requirements for restricted lodging uses. 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.

The City Zoning Ordinance lists 'Bed and Breakfast Inn' as a permitted residential use and 'Lodging House' as RF (restricted); hotels/motels are permitted in commercial zoning. The ordinance legend marks some uses as requiring a Temporary Use Permit and references Fire Code and Certificate of Occupancy requirements for restricted lodging uses.

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