City of Bastrop Requires Registration for Short-Term Rentals

Each short-term rental unit inside Bastrop city limits needs a city registration every year. The rule took effect April 26, 2025. Owners apply through MyGov. The fee is now $25 a year. Fees and portals can change, so use the live form when it is time to file.

The form asks for a 24-hour local contact, proof of hotel tax payments, basic safety facts, and the sites where the unit is listed. Registration does not replace the owner's or manager's duty to collect and pay the taxes tied to that address.

Outside the city, the map matters. A property in a city or its extraterritorial jurisdiction follows that city's process. Outside those areas, no separate Bastrop County short-term-rental permit applies. Hotel tax and other county permits can still apply. Confirm the jurisdiction and tax route before counting rental income in a purchase plan.