Rental Rules by City / Texas / Killeen

    Killeen short-term rental rules & tax calculator

    Bell County, Texas · Verified against official sources Oct 24, 2026

    📋 The Basics

    Can I rent my place short-term here?
    Yes, with a permit
    Do I need a permit?
    Yes. A yearly City STR permit ($200, then $100).
    What taxes do I pay?
    Total about 15%. Check your Airbnb payout report to see which ones Airbnb collects; you pay the rest yourself.

    Your 3 steps to be legal

    1. Get $500k liability insurance.
    2. Apply through Neumo.
    3. Pass the inspection.

    ⚠️ Biggest risk: Monthly hotel tax filings, even at zero.

    Words confusing? See the glossary. Details and official sources are below.

    Tax calculator

    Rates used: Texas state hotel tax 6% + Killeen city hotel tax 7% + Bell County hotel tax 2% = 15%. Mandatory cleaning fees are included in the taxable total. 15% total: state 6%, city 7% (filed monthly via Neumo, even zero returns), Bell County 2% (City STR FAQ; state rate per Comptroller).

    What Airbnb collects: Verify in payouts which taxes your platform remits.

    This is the general rule for Killeen. Does your address qualify?

    The free info covers the city as a whole. Your property can still be different: zoning can change from one street to the next, and an HOA or condo ban can stop rentals even where the city allows them.

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    Advanced details (laws, fees, sources)

    Rules

    PermitEvery rental under 30 consecutive days needs an annual City STR permit: $200 first year (includes inspection), $100 renewal.
    InspectionAn inspection is required; checklist in the City FAQ.
    Insurance$500,000 liability coverage incl. personal injury, active for the full permit term.

    Items marked "Verify with the city" could not be confirmed from an official source; call the office listed before relying on them.

    Sources

    Free tools

    Free "Is my rental legal?" checklist · Free tourist tax calculator

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    Not legal or tax advice. Last verified Oct 24, 2026. Rules and rates change: confirm with the official sources linked before you rent or file.