Step 1
Verify Property Zoning
Contact the Lubbock Planning Department to confirm your property is in a residential district where STRs are permitted.
1-3 daysFree
Documents needed
- Property Address
Cross-referenced against 3 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
Short-term rentals in Lubbock require annual registration with the city and are restricted to owner-occupied primary residences or legal accessory dwelling units within residential zones.
To host an STR in Lubbock, your property must be your primary home or a legal guest house (ADU) and located in a residential district. You must register through the city's online portal and pay a total occupancy tax of 15% across city, county, and state levels. While there is normally a $100 annual fee, the city has waived this permit cost until January 30, 2026.
Step-by-step guide for Lubbock
Contact the Lubbock Planning Department to confirm your property is in a residential district where STRs are permitted.
Prepare a list of owners, operators, and a 24-hour emergency contact person. You will also need a copy of the contact's photo ID.
Apply for the STR permit through the Deckard Technologies / Rentalscape portal. The $100 annual fee is currently waived through January 30, 2026.
Register to pay the 7% city and 2% county Hotel Occupancy Tax monthly through the same Rentalscape portal. State taxes must be handled separately via the Texas Comptroller.
Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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