Covington, Texas
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Hill County
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Short-term rental rules in Covington, Texas
Covington has no city- or county-specific short-term-rental ordinance, so Texas statewide rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 6% applies.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Covington, Texas?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Covington, Texas.
What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Covington?
Short-term rentals in Covington are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 6%.
Where do these Covington short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Covington's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.
Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Covington, Hill County, or Texas authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.