Short Term Rental Association of San Antonio

09/28/2026

San Antonio’s new Short Term Rental permit fees take effect October 1, 2026. Type 1 (owner-occupied) = $450 for three years. Type 2 (non-owner-occupied) = $1,000 for three years. This could be a big change for many hosts — especially those who last renewed at the old rates. Read how the changes may affect you and help us track the impact: https://wix.to/CD0U2ZL

San Antonio’s new Short Term Rental permit fees take effect October 1, 2026.The three-year fees will be:Type 1, owner-occupied: $450Type 2, non-owner-occupied: $1,000As STR permits are valid for three years, not every host will encounter the new fee immediately. Existing permit holders will pay th...

09/25/2026

San Antonio hosts: want to build better local partnerships and streamline your short‑term rental operations? Join the conversation inspired by “The Airbnb Host & Local Business Fair: Where San Antonio Hosts and Businesses Meet.” Discover how cleaners, handymen, photographers, restaurateurs and more collaborate to boost guest experiences and grow local networks. Read the full post: https://wix.to/2UaamZN

09/20/2026

San Antonio City Council adopted the FY2027 budget, raising Short Term Rental permit fees effective October 1, 2026. New three-year fees: Type 1 (owner-occupied): $450 (was $300). Type 2 (non-owner-occupied): $1,000 (was $450). The increases are based on cost-recovery and will be reflected in BuildSA on Oct 1. Read more: https://wix.to/zalM5Ek

San Antonio City Council adopted the FY2027 budget on September 17, including significant increases in Short Term Rental permit fees. The new fees take effect October 1, 2026.The three-year STR permit fees will increase to:Type 1, owner-occupied: $450 Current fee: $300 Increase: 50%Type 2, non-owner...

09/20/2026

Leon Valley just updated its short-term rental rules — expanding separation requirements, setting occupancy by square footage, making permits nontransferable, and strengthening trash responsibilities. Good news for current operators: existing permits are protected under the changes. Read the full breakdown and what it means for hosts: https://wix.to/ZiAzH2v

On August 4, the Leon Valley City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2026-17, adopting several significant changes to the city's short-term rental regulations. The amendments expand the separation requirement for new STR permits, establish a square-footage-based occupancy standard, make STR....

09/15/2026

Community Update & Open Forum
Join TXSTRA for our next bi-monthly virtual community update series, Monday, September 21 at 1:00 PM CT.

In this session, the TXSTRA Board will provide updates on ongoing initiatives, organizational priorities, and the latest developments in short-term rental regulations throughout Texas. Learn about the newly launched Half Stays Local program and stay informed about key issues at both the state and local levels. We’ll also invite attendees to share their experiences, ask questions, and discuss new trends or challenges in their communities. These discussions help us remain connected and knowledgeable as a statewide network.

If you’re seeking updates, fresh insights, or a chance to connect with others facing similar challenges, we encourage you to be part of the conversation.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dQN8-BLXSJGXxK0B8Yh-qA

09/09/2026

One last town hall on the budget - with Mayor Ortiz-Jones.
TONIGHT - Wednesday, September 9, 6:30 PM

Stay up to date with events hosted by the Mayor s Office.

09/09/2026

Texas operators: new cost alert. Texas is now applying state and local sales tax to certain services charged by OTAs and marketplace platforms — not a hotel occupancy tax and not a tax on nightly rates, but sales tax on platform services provided to hosts and users. Read the quick breakdown and what it could mean for your STR business. https://wix.to/OyXDQsY

Texas short-term rental operators may be seeing a new tax-related cost associated with the online platforms they use to market and book their properties: Texas state and local sales tax on certain services provided by online travel agencies (OTAs) and other marketplace platforms.This is not a new ho...

09/09/2026

08/28/2026

New blog: Compliance Agreements — what they are, when the City uses them, and what they mean for San Antonio STR permit holders. Most hosts won't face these, but if you manage a property it's important to understand the process and potential consequences. Read the full breakdown and a Q&A with the City Attorney's office. https://wix.to/8w4xVvU

Most San Antonio short-term rental operators will never encounter a compliance agreement. But many hosts have asked what they are, when they're used, and what they mean for permit holders.To better understand the process, I recently met with Savita Rai, Assistant City Attorney, who works with the Ci...