Texas county rules
Denton County, TX vacation rental rules and taxes
Denton County has no rental zoning of its own. It reported a 2% hotel tax rate to the Comptroller for 2025; ask the county whether it applies to your stays. Denton and Lewisville both permit and inspect short-term rentals, and Lewisville caps them at 150.
Checked against official sources November 8, 2026We couldn’t confirm where Denton County’s reported 2% hotel tax applies or how to file it. Ask the county before you list.
What to do
Then pick your city
Texas counties can’t zone, so short-term rental permits, zoning limits, and the local hotel tax come from the city your home is in. Outside city limits there’s usually no permit, but deed restrictions and HOA rules often limit rentals.Source
Towns
Denton
Denton registers short-term rentals for $100 a year, with a dimensioned floor plan, a site plan showing parking, proof of the owner’s primary residence, and an inspection. Up to 10 guests. You file the city’s 7% hotel tax yourself.
Full guideLewisville
Lewisville caps short-term rental permits at 150 citywide and, since October 2025, requires houses used as rentals to be at least 1,000 feet apart. Permits renew every year. You file the city’s 7% hotel tax monthly through the city’s STR portal.
Sources
- County zoning authority (Local Government Code ch. 231) · Texas Legislature
- Local Hotel Occupancy Tax Reporting 2025 · Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (data.texas.gov)
- Texas Airbnb market data (active listings) · AirROI
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 Spot something out of date?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.