Short-Term Rental (STR) Regulations and Licensing
Summary
With around 200 short-term rentals operating in Killeen without paying local hotel occupancy taxes, the council is exploring a registration program and third-party compliance vendor.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential collection of up to $194,000 annually in uncollected hotel occupancy tax revenue.
The City arts commission, conference center, and compliant lodging providers.
Short-term rental operators who may face registration fees and tax collection requirements.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council — September 15, 2026
The council is discussing how to regulate short-term rentals in local neighborhoods to balance property rights with community peace. New rules could affect homeowners who rent out properties to travelers.
Killeen residents must register Airbnb, Vrbo with the city in order to rent out
Killeen residents must register Airbnb, Vrbo with the city in order to rent out KCENTV.com
City Council — April 11, 2023
Property owners and real estate professionals spoke in favor of legalizing short-term rentals while urging the council to drop proposed density caps and distance restrictions. The council ultimately voted to regulate STRs but removed the 200-foot rule and two-property limit.
City Council (Work) — April 19, 2022
With around 200 short-term rentals operating in Killeen without paying local hotel occupancy taxes, the council is exploring a registration program and third-party compliance vendor.
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