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San Jacinto County, TX vacation rental rules and taxes

San Jacinto County covers the west shore of Lake Livingston and part of Sam Houston National Forest. There’s no county rental permit or county hotel tax; outside Coldspring and Shepherd, only the 6% state tax and deed restrictions apply.

Checked against official sources November 8, 2026
Market
About 90 Airbnb listings
Coldspring 60, Point Blank 29 (AirROI).Source
County rental rules
None
Texas counties can’t zone.Source
County hotel tax
None reported
San Jacinto County doesn’t report a county hotel tax to the Comptroller.Source

What to do

  1. Then pick your city

    Texas counties can’t zone, so rental permits and the city hotel tax are set by each city. Pick your city, or the unincorporated page if there is one for your area.Source

Towns

Full guide

Coldspring

We found no short-term rental permit in Coldspring. Stays owe 6% state + 4% city hotel tax, and the city tax is filed with the city.

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 Spot something out of date?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.