New Braunfels, Texas

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Comal County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/7/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$206 permit and annual fire inspection fee; $128 renewal fee
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT7% city HOT plus 6% state HOT

Zoning Restrictions

  • Not allowed in any residential zoning districts; special use permit required in non-residential districts except C-4, C-4A, and C-4B; not allowed in floodway

Official Sources

Data confidence: 97%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in New Braunfels, Texas

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in New Braunfels, Texas are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $206 permit and annual fire in). A lodging/occupancy tax of 7% city HOT plus 6% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in New Braunfels, Texas?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in New Braunfels, Texas.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in New Braunfels?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $206 permit and annual fire in.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in New Braunfels?

Short-term rentals in New Braunfels are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 7% city HOT plus 6% .

Where do these New Braunfels short-term rental rules come from?

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