Short-Term Rental permit in Midland, TX
We couldn't confirm this from Midland's code.
Rather than guess, here is the exact section to read and who to call. A rule appears on this site only when the ordinance states it plainly.
Read Sec. 3-3-1 Definitions (short-term rental named in hotel occupancy tax)
Nearby cities, same job
Rules stop at the city line. If your lot is near a boundary, or you work across several towns, this is where they differ.
| City | Distance | Permit? | Where the line falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | — | — | This material does not show a short-term rental operating… |
| Killeen | 266 mi | Yes | You need a short-term rental permit to operate a vacation… |
| San Antonio | 277 mi | Yes | No short-term rental may operate in San Antonio without a… |
| New Braunfels | 286 mi | Yes | You need a short term rental permit in every zoning distr… |
| Waco | 291 mi | Yes | You need a city license before you operate a short-term o… |
| Grand Prairie | 301 mi | Yes | Operating a short-term or vacation rental needs a valid, … |
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Questions people ask
I already built it without a permit. What now?
Midland can issue a stop-work order and require you to apply after the fact, sometimes with an extra fee. Work that was covered up may have to be opened for inspection. Full walkthrough here.
Does unpermitted work cause problems when selling the house?
Often, yes. A buyer's inspector or the title company may flag it, and lenders can balk at financing a home with open or missing permits. What to do about it.