Plainview, Texas

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Hale County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $100
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026
$100License Cost

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$100
Renewalannual
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 / TOThotel occupancy tax per Chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Code

Official Sources

Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Plainview, Texas

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Plainview, Texas are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $100). A lodging/occupancy tax of hotel occupancy tax applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Plainview, Texas?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Plainview?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $100.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Plainview?

Short-term rentals in Plainview are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of hotel occupancy tax .

Where do these Plainview short-term rental rules come from?

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