Emerald Bay, Texas

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Smith County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Tax: 6%
State-level data: No city- or county-specific STR ordinance found. Showing Texas statewide rules (tax, registration, and any state preemption) that apply here.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
6%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT6%

Official Sources

comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/hotel/
Data confidence: 80%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Emerald Bay, Texas

Emerald Bay 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 Emerald Bay, Texas?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Emerald Bay, Texas.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Emerald Bay?

Short-term rentals in Emerald Bay are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 6%.

Where do these Emerald Bay short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Emerald Bay'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 Emerald Bay, Smith County, or Texas authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.