Short-term Rentals

An ordinance regulating short-term rental (STR) housing in Belton was adopted on March 13, 2023. All current short-term rentals have 90-days to comply with the new ordinance and apply for a short-term rental permit. Short-term rental permits are valid for 1 year from the date of issuance. The property owner is responsible for the renewal of the STR Permit. The owner may login to the permit account and submit and updated a permit application within 30 days of the expiration date of the permit.

Short-Term Rental Permit Fee - $50
Short-Term Rental Permit Renewal Fee - $50

A processing fee is applied to payments made with a credit card. Payments made by cash or a check are not assessed a fee.

I have a non-owner occupied STR and must be 500-feet away from another STR. What happens if my permit expires and another STR is approved within the 500-foot radius?
- Since STRs are approved on a first come first serve basis, you would not be permitted to continue to operate your STR. STR owners should remain aware of when a permit expires and renew it on time.
As a Short-term Rental owner, what must I provide onsite?
- Owners must provide an informational brochure to guests that includes pertinent neighborhood information, how to contact the operator, and local emergency numbers such as 911.
Do I have to collect and remit the local Hotel Occupancy Tax?
- Yes, owners are required to collect and remit hotel occupancy tax from guests. The local city hotel occupancy rate is 7%. The state rate is 6%.
Does the STR need an inspection as part of the permit application or renewal?
- No, however, the STR must be maintained in accordance with applicable city codes.
Do I need a separate permit to make improvements to my STR?
- Yes, the City of Belton requires permits anytime changes are made to a building. This may involve a building permit, electrical permit, mechanical permit, plumbing permit, or all the above. Contact the Belton Planning Department at 254-933-5812 to discuss the project and learn which permits are needed.
Who can I call to ask questions about the STR permit process?
- For questions about the STR permit process contact the Belton Planning Department at 254-933-5812.
I have multiple STRs, do I need a permit for each location?
- Yes, separate applications are required for each STR address.

Permits are not transferrable with ownership changes. New owners must submit a new short-term rental permit application.
Separate permits must be submitted for each short-term rental location.
Permits are valid for 12 months from issuance date.
The owner has a duty to notify the City in writing within 30 calendar days of any changes to information submitted in the short-term rental permit application.
Each short-term rental is issued a unique permit number. This number must be included in any advertisements for the short-term rental including internet booking sites.
If owners fail to remit Hotel Occupancy Taxes, the permit will be immediately revoked. Hotel Occupancy taxes are due quarterly.

A non-owner occupied short-term rental property that does not exist prior to the effective date of the ordinance, shall not be located within 500 feet of another short-term rental property.
To be considered as an existing short-term rental owner you must provide a sworn affidavit and demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City Manager or their designee that the short-term rental was being used as a short-term rental on a continuous basis for the twelve months preceding the effective date of the ordinance.

Current Short-Term Rental Permits
Permit #	Company/Owner Name	Short-Term Rental Address	Permit Expiration Date
2023-9897	Twin Pine Ventures, LLC	2504 Amber Forest Trail, Belton, TX 76513	06/04/2024
2023-9757	Melissa and James Cardwell	407 Hastings, Belton TX 76513	05/30/2024
2023-9914	Melissa and James Cardwell	400 E 22nd Avenue, Belton, TX 76513	06/14/2024
2023-9984	Curtis and Lori Eickenloff	609 Sagebrush, Belton, TX 76513	06/20/2024
2023-9993	Bronzewing Enterprises, LLC	1419 Loving Trail, Belton, TX 76513	06/21/2024
2023-9985	Barry Ratliff	132 Circle Drive, Belton, TX 76513	06/22/2024
2023-9986	Kenneth R. and Renee C. Waters	115 E 7th Avenue, Belton, TX 76513	06/26/2024
2023-10058	Maile and Sean Clancy	1011 N. Beal Street, Belton TX 76513	07/13/2024
2023-10059	Maile and Sean Clancy	210 N. Pearl Street, Belton, TX 76513	07/13/2024
2023-10091	Tanner Hicks	114 E. 10th Ave, Belton, TX 76513	07/27/2024
2023-10121	Gilbert and Erica Mendoza	445 N. Wall Street, Belton, TX 76513	08/01/2024
2023-10195	Chris Allen	504 Center Street, Belton TX 76513	08/23/2024
2023-10238	Rita Kovar	2303 Herrington Street, Belton, TX 76513	08/31/2024