Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rental Application and Ordinances

If you rent your home or other dwelling for less than 30 consecutive days, the City of Horseshoe Bay now requires you to obtain an annual Short-Term Rental Permit (including an annual fee of $600). Please review the links below to learn about the ordinances that must be followed to operate an STR within Horseshoe Bay.

As more homes were converted to STRs and more visitors were staying in these properties, city officials became concerned about the impact they would have on the area’s residents and resources. This concern prompted us to search for a solution linking management of these properties to the City of Horseshoe Bay, ultimately adding continuity and a means of communication.

At the December 10, 2023, City Council Workshop, staff presented an update on the progress of the Short-Term Rental Ordinance in HSB. The Council adopted Article 4.08 Short-Term Rentals, and the Host Compliance Service setup at the January 17 Council meeting. In summary, the ordinance states that all STRs require a permit. Guests must comply with city codes and the operator, or a designated agent, must be available to respond to complaints within one hour.

Fee to Apply and Renew

A $600 registration fee is due with application and is not transferable. The grace period has expired, and all short-term rentals are required to register. Please use the application to register your short-term rental property. The Development Services Office will contact you for payment after your registration application is received to collect payment. Properties are not registered until the application and payment are submitted and may be subject to fines of up to $200 per day.

  • Please note, the registration fee of $600 is an ANNUAL fee. You may use the application link to renew your registration.

Short-Term Rental Complaints

For information about how to make Short-Term Rental complaints, please visit the Code Enforcement Division.