Rockdale, Texas
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Milam County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: RequiredFee: $150.00
$150.00License Cost
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$150.00
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Capno bed and breakfast homestay or short-term rental type II within 500 feet of another in R-1, R-1C, R-E, and R-2 zoning districts
Parking RequiredYes
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Official Sources
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 9, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Rockdale, Texas
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Rockdale, Texas are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $150.00).
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Rockdale, Texas?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Rockdale, Texas.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Rockdale?
A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $150.00.
Where do these Rockdale short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Rockdale'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 Rockdale, Milam County, or Texas authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.