| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Proposed / pending |
| Permit / License Required | Yes |
| Tax Rate | Texas State Hotel Occupancy Tax 6% + City of Wimberley HOT 7% = 13% total |
| Night / Day Cap | None; moratorium on new CUP applications since Nov 2025 (extended through ~July 4, 2026) |
| Permit Fee | None (no city permit) |
| Penalties | Not specified in current proposal |
| Primary Residence Required | No |
Short-term rental regulations in Wimberley, Texas are currently under development or pending approval as of 2026. Hosts operating on Airbnb, VRBO, or other vacation rental platforms must obtain proper licensing: Yes. The associated permit fees are None (no city permit).
Short-term rental operators in Wimberley should be aware of these tax obligations: Texas State Hotel Occupancy Tax 6% + City of Wimberley HOT 7% = 13% total.
Key operational rules for vacation rental hosts in Wimberley include: Primary residence requirement: No. Rental day cap: None; moratorium on new CUP applications since Nov 2025 (extended through ~July 4, 2026).
Zoning considerations for short-term rentals in Wimberley: Proposed: non-owner-occupied STRs would be prohibited in R-2 and R-3 single-family residential zones; STR lodging facilities (up to 30 units) permitted by right in commercial zones.
Hosts who fail to comply with Wimberley's short-term rental regulations may face enforcement action. Not specified in current proposal.
Apply for your STR permit or registration directly through the official government portal.
Official Source ↗Short-term rental regulations in Wimberley are currently under development. Rules may change as legislation is finalized. Wimberley's Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing on proposed STR zoning amendments on July 9, 2026, at 6 p.m. at City Hall, followed by a City Council hearing on July 16. If adopte
Yes. Wimberley requires the following for short-term rental operation: Yes.
Short-term rental hosts in Wimberley are subject to the following tax obligations: Texas State Hotel Occupancy Tax 6% + City of Wimberley HOT 7% = 13% total.
Hosts who operate without proper permits in Wimberley may face enforcement. Not specified in current proposal.
• Today's July 9 P&Z hearing and July 16 City Council hearing are informational/public input — no final vote until August 2026. • Non-owner-occupied STRs in R-2/R-3 residential zones would lose the conditional use permit pathway if amendments pass. • STR lodging facilities with up to 30 units would be permitted by right in commercial zoning districts. • No final text or effective date confirmed ye
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