Short-term rental rules in College Station

In College Station, renting a place for fewer than 30 days needs a short-term rental permit. Airbnb and VRBO rentals count. The city rules cover homes, duplexes, small apartment buildings, larger units, and manufactured homes.

The permit has fees for the application, renewal, and inspection. Hosts need smoke detectors, CO alarms where gas or propane is used, and one fire extinguisher per floor. Guests also need a brochure with neighborhood details, host contact info, and emergency numbers. Local hotel tax is separate from state tax, and College Station requires local hotel tax filing and payment by the 20th of the next month.