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San Antonio short-term rental rules

Start by checking whether the property is inside San Antonio city limits: the City requires an STR permit there, with a separate permit for each unit. Type 1 covers the owner or operator's primary residence; Type 2 covers property they do not occupy. Permits last three years and do not transfer to another owner. Applications require owner, applicant and 24/7 designated-operator contacts, plus floor and parking plans. Check zoning and Type 2 density before applying: the City's published single-family limit is 12.5% of the blockface, with a Board of Adjustment special exception needed once the limit is reached. Multifamily density has separate rules. The City lists C-3, L, I-1 and I-2 as excluded zoning districts. Its current tax page states 9% City hotel occupancy tax and 2% collected for Bexar County, in addition to the State's 6% tax remitted separately. Local online reports and payments are due by the last day of the month following the reporting period, including a report when revenue is zero. County guidance also identifies its venue-related rate as 2.00%. The City permit requirement is limited to city limits; for unincorporated Bexar County, check the County and any applicable extraterritorial requirements rather than assuming the City permit applies. County STR hotel tax reporting remains monthly. Confirm state tax registration and which taxes a booking platform actually collects before accepting reservations.

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