Texas county rules
Starr County, TX vacation rental rules and taxes
Starr County has no rental rules and doesn’t report a county hotel tax to the Comptroller. Rio Grande City charges a 2% city hotel tax and Roma 4%; Airbnb collects neither.
Checked against official sources November 8, 2026We didn’t search Rio Grande City’s or Roma’s codes for rental rules in November 2026.
What to do
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. Inside Rio Grande City, stays also owe the city’s 2% hotel tax; inside Roma, 4%. Neither is on Airbnb’s collection list, so ask the city how to register and file it.Source
Ask the city about a permit
Ask Rio Grande City or Roma whether zoning allows a short-term rental at your address. Check your deed restrictions too.
Sources
- Local Hotel Occupancy Tax Reporting 2025 · Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (data.texas.gov)
- Texas Airbnb market data (active listings) · AirROI
- County zoning authority (Local Government Code ch. 231) · Texas Legislature
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