Short-Term Rentals in Bexar County, TX (2026)
6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Bexar County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
Short-Term Rental Permits
Bexar County has no STR registration or permitting requirements. Texas counties cannot zone or regulate land use. Only state hotel occupancy tax collection applies. Properties in San Antonio's ETJ may face some city requirements.
Bexar County Short-Term Rental Regulations
Few RestrictionsTexas Hotel Occupancy Tax (Chapter 156, Tax Code; Chapter 352, Tax Code - County)
Hotel owners, operators or managers must collect state hotel occupancy tax from their guests who rent a room or space in a hotel costing $15 or more each day. The tax applies not only to hotels and motels, but also to bed and breakfasts, condominiums, apartments and houses. Local hotel taxes apply to sleeping rooms costing $2 or more each day. [...] Persons leasing their houses must collect hot...
Noise Rules
Unincorporated Bexar County uses TX Penal Code 42.01 for unreasonable noise. San Antonio STRs face 63 dB daytime, 56 dB nighttime limits with escalating fines for repeat violators.
Bexar County STR Noise Rules
Few RestrictionsTex. Penal Code Sec. 42.01 (Disorderly Conduct - Unreasonable Noise)
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly:(1) uses abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar language in a public place, and the language by its very utterance tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace;(2) makes an offensive gesture or display in a public place, and the gesture or display tends to incite an immediate breach of the p...
Taxes & Fees
Bexar County collects 1.75% HOT on STR stays under 30 days. Combined with 6% state and 9% San Antonio HOT, San Antonio STRs face 16.75% total lodging tax.
Bexar County STR Taxes and Fees
Some RestrictionsTexas Hotel Occupancy Tax (Chapter 156, Tax Code)
Hotel Occupancy Tax Who is responsible for this tax? Hotel owners, operators or managers must collect state hotel occupancy tax from their guests who rent a room or space in a hotel costing $15 or more each day. The tax applies not only to hotels and motels, but also to bed and breakfasts, condominiums, apartments and houses. Local hotel taxes apply to sleeping rooms costing $2 or more each day...
Short-Term Rental Parking Rules
Unincorporated Bexar County has no STR parking rules. San Antonio requires 1 off-street space per bedroom and prohibits blocking driveways or hydrants. Violations trigger fines and permit revocation.
Bexar County STR Parking Rules
Few RestrictionsTex. Transp. Code Sec. 545.302 (Stopping, Standing, or Parking Prohibited in Certain Places)
Sec. 545.302. STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES. (a) An operator may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle:(1) on the roadway side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street;(2) on a sidewalk;(3) in an intersection;(4) on a crosswalk;(5) between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of a place on the curb immediately opposite th...
Occupancy Limits
San Antonio caps STR occupancy at 2 adults per bedroom plus 2 additional guests, max 12 total. Unincorporated Bexar County has no cap but septic and deed restrictions may limit counts.
Bexar County STR Occupancy Limits
Few RestrictionsTex. Prop. Code Sec. 92.010 (Occupancy Limits)
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Host Platform Liability
Bexar County does not impose liability on Airbnb, Vrbo, or other booking platforms for unincorporated host violations. Texas HB 1620 (2025) restricts local rules that hold platforms responsible for individual property compliance.
Platform Liability Limited Under Texas Law
Few RestrictionsTexas Hotel Occupancy Tax (Chapter 156, Tax Code)
Hotel owners, operators or managers must collect state hotel occupancy tax from their guests who rent a room or space in a hotel costing $15 or more each day. The tax applies not only to hotels and motels, but also to bed and breakfasts, condominiums, apartments and houses. Local hotel taxes apply to sleeping rooms costing $2 or more each day. With the numerous sporting and entertainment events...
Short-Term Rentals by City in Bexar County
4 cities in Bexar County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
10 verified rules • Host Platform Liability, Host Presence Rule
5 verified rules • Noise Rules, Occupancy Limits
4 verified rules • Noise Rules, Short-Term Rental Parking Rules
7 verified rules • Insurance Requirements, Night Caps
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