Converse, TX Short-Term Rentals: Registration Rules (2026)

Unlike San Antonio, which requires STR operators to register their property with the city Development Services Department and obtain a Type 1 or Type 2 permit, Converse has not adopted a formal STR registration program. The primary registration requirement is with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for the state hotel occupancy tax under Tax Code Chapter 156. Registration can be completed online through the Comptroller eSystems portal; there is no fee. Operators must file returns at the frequency assigned by the Comptroller based on anticipated tax liability. Bexar County operates a county hotel occupancy tax under Tax Code Chapter 352 and operators should verify registration requirements with the county auditor. For federal tax purposes, short-term rental income must be reported on Schedule E (or Schedule C if substantial services are provided). Even without a city STR program, the operator should make sure the property has a current Certificate of Occupancy from the building department if newly constructed or converted, a compliant address posted per fire code, and working smoke and CO alarms. Neighboring properties may file nuisance complaints through the city; repeated complaints can support enforcement even without a dedicated STR ordinance.