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Short-term rental rules in Beaumont, TX
How Beaumont regulates short-term rentals: the rules that apply, their sources, and pending changes.
Short-term rentals here operate under a registration or permit system with ongoing operating rules.
- STR permit required with annual inspection
- Specific use permit required in single-family (R-S) and agricultural-residential zones
- Occupancy limit of 2 adults per bedroom and 10 people total
- City hotel occupancy tax collected on every stay
Based on: Code of Ordinances Sec. 28.04.009 Short-term rentals (STR) (Ord. 25-071 adopted 2025-12-02; Ord. 26-001 adopted
Summary of the rule
It shall be illegal to advertise, offer or enter into an agreement for a short-term rental within the City except in compliance with regulations adopted in this section and a valid permit issued pursuant thereto.
Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Sources · Report an error
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