6 rules for unincorporated Guadalupe County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
Guadalupe County can't ban or zone short-term rentals - it has no zoning power. Seguin, Schertz, and Cibolo may regulate STRs, but the obligation everywhere is registering for hotel occupancy tax.
Short-term rental guests must follow the local noise code - a city ordinance in Seguin, Schertz, or Cibolo, or Penal Code §42.01 in unincorporated areas. River-house parties are a common flashpoint.
Tex. Penal Code §42.01(a)(5)
makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy
Short-term stays owe Texas's 6% state hotel occupancy tax plus any city HOT. Guadalupe County is authorized to add a county HOT - up to 7% on unincorporated lodging, 2% inside cities.
Tex. Comptroller, Hotel Occupancy Tax FAQ (Tex. Tax Code §156.052)
The state hotel tax rate is 6 percent.
No county STR parking rules exist - the county can't zone. Cities could require a parking plan, but Seguin, Schertz, and Cibolo don't run STR permit programs. Texas sets no statewide street-parking limit.
Guadalupe County limits the number of guests allowed in short-term rental properties. Occupancy caps are typically based on bedroom count or square footage to protect neighborhood quality of life.
Guadalupe County may require hosts to carry liability insurance for short-term rental properties. Minimum coverage amounts vary by jurisdiction.
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