Waco, Texas

Short-Term Rental Regulations — McLennan County

Conditional

STR Status

Owner Occupancy Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/7/2026
50 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stayless than 30 consecutive days (upper bound of STR definition)
Density / Distance Cap50 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Three types of STR defined: Type I (owner/operator occupied, single group at a time), Type II (non-owner-occupied single-family or duplex, single group at a time), Type III (multi-family, non-owner-occupied, single group at a time)

Official Sources

library.municode.com/tx/waco/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH28ZO_ARTIINGE
Data confidence: 80%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Waco, Texas

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Waco, Texas are allowed under certain conditions. The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Waco, Texas?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Waco, Texas. The property must be owner-occupied.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Waco?

Yes — Waco sets a minimum stay of 30 nights.

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

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