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Amarillo, TX Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Occupancy cap
2 per bedroom + 2 additional
Permit fee
$200 new / $100 renewal
Hotel occupancy tax
15% combined rate
Tax due date
20th of following month

Summary

Amarillo requires a short-term rental permit from the Planning Department and caps occupancy at 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional guests. A hotel occupancy tax of 15% applies to all rentals.

Sec. 92.010. OCCUPANCY LIMITS. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the maximum number of adults that a landlord may allow to occupy a dwelling is three times the number of bedrooms in the dwelling.(b) A landlord may allow an occupancy rate of more than three adult tenants per bedroom:(1) to the extent that the landlord is required by a state or federal fair housing law to allow a higher occupancy rate; or(2) if an adult whose occupancy causes a violation of Subsection (a) is seeking temporary sanctuary from family violence, as defined by Section 71.004, Family Code, for a period that does not exceed one month. ... (d) In this section:(1) "Adult" means an individual 18 years of age or older.(2) "Bedroom" means an area of a dwelling intended as sleeping quarters.

Source: Amarillo Code of Ordinances Ch. 4-10 (Zoning)View official code

Full Breakdown

Under Amarillo Zoning Ordinance Chapter 4-10, short-term rentals must obtain a Planning Department permit before operating. Occupancy is capped at 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional guests (e.g., 6 guests maximum in a 2-bedroom unit). Hosts must register with Localgov and file monthly Hotel Occupancy Tax returns (7% city HOT + 6% state HOT + 2% venue district = 15% total). A new permit costs $200; annual renewal is $100. Property inspections are required. Permit number must appear in all listings.

Violations & Fines

Operating without a permit or exceeding occupancy limits may result in permit revocation, fines, and code enforcement action by the Planning Department.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to rent my home on Airbnb in Amarillo?
Yes. All short-term rentals must obtain a permit from the City of Amarillo Planning Department before listing. Applications require a property inspection and a $200 fee.
How many guests can I host in my short-term rental?
Occupancy is capped at 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional guests total. A 3-bedroom home may host no more than 8 guests.
What taxes must I collect from guests?
Hosts must collect a 15% hotel occupancy tax (7% city, 6% state, 2% venue district) and remit monthly via Localgov by the 20th of the following month.

Sources & Official References

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