resident info

The City of Fredericksburg has Short Term Rental (STR) requirements. Where allowed, permits are required. No residential property may rent out their yards, driveway, or parking areas, but you may be able to rent your residence or guest house. In addition to an STR Permit, which requires an inspection, there is also the requirement to remit Hotel Occupancy Taxes (HOT) for all rentals to the City and State. More information on HOT may be found here. Please visit the City of Fredericksburg's STR FAQ for more detailed information.

For more information, please contact the Development Services Department at (830) 997-7521 or email: Jan Musgrove at jmusgrove@fbgtx.org

You will need a current food handlers certificate that can be obtained online, a temporary event permit issued by the Gillespie County Health Division, and to follow the temporary health permit inspection checklist. All provided here. 

Yes. A temporary event permit is required regardless, even when no money is exchanged. A temporary event permit can be found here.

All are encouraged to listen to the Ag Law in the Field podcast with attorneys Cassie Gresham and Jim Bradbury and extension agent Bryan Davis. They discuss the Recreational Use Statute, Agritourism Act, Farm Animal Liability Act, Texas Limited Liability Statutes, and Landowner Liability Statutes.