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Somervell County, TX vacation rental rules and taxes

Somervell County has no rental rules of its own and doesn’t report a county hotel tax to the Comptroller. Inside Glen Rose, the city has approved short-term rentals through specific use permits, and Airbnb collects the city’s 7% hotel tax.

Checked against official sources November 8, 2026
County rental rules
None
Texas counties can’t zone.Source
County hotel tax
None reported
Market
About 100 Airbnb listings
Listed under Glen Rose.Source

What to do

  1. 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

Full guide

Glen Rose

Glen Rose has approved short-term rentals through a specific use permit with a public hearing, with conditions like giving neighbors your contact information. Ask the city whether your zone needs one. Airbnb collects the city’s 7% hotel tax.

Sources

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