FAQs • Marble Falls, TX • CivicEngage

Is an inspection required for short-term rentals?: Yes. All short-term rentals must be inspected prior to issuance of a permit or renewal of a permit to ensure the rental is in compliance with minimum health and safety requirements for use and occupancy.

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Short-Term Rentals

1. What is a short-term rental?: A short-term rental is rental of a residential premise, or portion thereof, for lodging accomodations to occupants for a period of less than thirty (30) consecutive days.

2. When is a short-term rental permit required?: An owner who desires to use its premise as a short-term rental, must have a valid, active short-term rental permit from the city prior to using, allowing the use of, or advertising the use of the premise as a short-term rental.

Name, address and contact information of the property owner
Name, address and contact information of operator, agent, if any, and designated local responsible party
Plot plan of premises identifying the location of parking spaces to be used
Floor plan identifying bedrooms, other living spaces and emergency evacuation routes
Proof of insurance ($1 million per occurrence)
Name and contact information of POA, if any
Copy of host rules
Name and contact information of local responsible party

4. How much does a short-term rental permit cost?: Once your application has been received and approved a permit fee in the amount of $175 will be due. Permits must be re-newed annually.

5. Is an inspection required for short-term rentals?: Yes. All short-term rentals must be inspected prior to issuance of a permit or renewal of a permit to ensure the rental is in compliance with minimum health and safety requirements for use and occupancy.

Yes payment of Hotel Occupany Tax is required when operating a short-term rental.

You may pay the tax by clicking on the 'Pay Hotel Occupancy Tax' link on the web page.

7. How can I make a complaint about a short-term rental in my area?: You may file a complaint by contacting the 24/7 hotline at 830-266-7212 or using the online complaint form.

8. Where can I learn more about short-term rental regulations?: View the city's short-term rental ordinance here.

9. Other questions?: For all other questions please contact City Secretary Christina McDonald of Director of Finance Jeff Lazenby at 830-693-3615.