New Braunfels, Texas
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Comal County
STR Status
Permit & Licensing
Owner Requirements
Limits & Restrictions
Taxes & Fees
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
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.