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Blanco County, TX vacation rental rules and taxes

Blanco County has no short-term rental rules, but since April 2024 it charges a 7% county hotel tax on rentals outside Blanco and Johnson City. Airbnb doesn’t collect it, so hosts file quarterly with the county treasurer.

Checked against official sources November 8, 2026
Market
About 300 Airbnb listings
Johnson City 198, Blanco 108 (AirROI).Source
County rental rules
None
County hotel tax
7% outside the two cities
Since April 1, 2024. Filed quarterly with the county treasurer.Source

What to do

  1. Then your city

    Texas counties can’t zone, so rental rules come from the city your home is in. Outside city limits there’s usually no permit, but deed restrictions and HOA rules may limit rentals. Pick your city.Source

  2. Hotel taxes on each stay

    Stays of 29 nights or less owe the 6% state hotel tax, which Airbnb collects on its bookings. If guests pay you directly, file it with the Texas Comptroller. Outside Blanco and Johnson City, Blanco County’s 7% hotel tax applies to every stay under 30 days. Airbnb doesn’t collect it: file a quarterly return (even at zero) and mail it with a check to the County Treasurer, PO Box 471, Johnson City, TX 78636. Inside the cities you pay the city tax instead.Source

Towns

Full guide

Blanco

The City of Blanco requires a $300 yearly short-term rental permit with a site plan, a dimensioned floor plan, and a life-safety inspection. Stays owe 6% state plus 7% city hotel tax.

Full guide

Johnson City

Johnson City has a real vacation rental market, but we couldn’t confirm its short-term rental rules online. Stays owe 6% state + 7% city hotel tax. Ask the city before you list.

Sources

A plain-language summary to help you prepare, not legal advice. Rules and fees change; confirm with the office before you apply. Spot something out of date? Email hello@licensedrental.com.