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Chambers County, TX vacation rental rules and taxes

Chambers County has a small rental market around Galveston Bay. The county has no rental rules but reports a 3% county hotel tax, which Airbnb doesn’t collect. Mont Belvieu adds a 7% city tax.

Checked against official sources November 8, 2026
County rental rules
None
Texas counties can’t zone.Source
County hotel tax
3%
Airbnb doesn’t collect it; file with the county.Source

What to do

  1. 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. Chambers County reports a 3% county hotel tax; Airbnb doesn’t collect it. Ask the County Treasurer how to register and file. Inside Mont Belvieu, the city adds 7%.Source

  2. Check your deed restrictions

    Outside cities there’s no rental permit, but subdivisions often restrict rentals. Read yours before you list.

Sources

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