Temple, Texas
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Bell County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Tax: 7%
7%Tax Rate
500 ftBuffer Distance
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap500 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT7%
Official Sources
Data confidence: 70%Last updated: June 7, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Temple, Texas
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Temple, Texas are allowed with a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 7% applies.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Temple, Texas?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Temple, Texas.
What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Temple?
Short-term rentals in Temple are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 7%.
Where do these Temple short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Temple'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 Temple, Bell County, or Texas authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.