Shallowater, Texas
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Lubbock County
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Short-term rental rules in Shallowater, Texas
Shallowater has no city- or county-specific short-term-rental ordinance, so Texas statewide rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 6% applies.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Shallowater, Texas?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Shallowater, Texas.
What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Shallowater?
Short-term rentals in Shallowater are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 6%.
Where do these Shallowater short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Shallowater'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 Shallowater, Lubbock County, or Texas authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.