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Running a Short-Term Rental in Kerrville

Kerr County Rules & Licenses

A Kerrville house near the Guadalupe is not automatically a legal short-term rental. The city allows them in certain zoning districts. Check the Land Use Table before counting on weekend rental income.

Where short-term rentals are allowed, the owner still needs a city permit. The rental also owes local hotel tax and must meet parking rules. The parking count is tied to bedrooms.

Applications go through MyGovernmentOnline. A good long-term home can still fail as a legal nightly rental, so check early.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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