Llano, Texas
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Llano County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: RequiredFee: $300.00
$300.00License Cost
2500 ftBuffer Distance
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$300.00
Renewalevery 2 years
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Capno more than 20% of primary residences in a city square block or similar geographic area; in Historical Preservation District max 1 structure per 3,000 sq ft of land; max 2 permits per platted lot in Single-Family Residential zoning
Parking RequiredYes
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- Allowed by Special Use Permit in SF-1, SF-2, SF-3, SF-4; permitted (bullet) in GR, OM, R, NBD, CBD, C zones; not permitted in AG zone; must be in C, NBD, CBD, SF-1, SF-2, SF-3, or SF-4 zoning district per supplementary standards
Official Sources
Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 9, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Llano, Texas
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Llano, Texas are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $300.00).
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Llano, Texas?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Llano, Texas.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Llano?
A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $300.00.
Where do these Llano short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Llano'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 Llano, Llano County, or Texas authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.