AirBnB in San Antonio, TX

[John M. Red]

My wife and I are looking to rent out a suite in our house on AirBnB in San Antonio and was wondering if anyone has had any experience in this area that they would be willing to share.

[Seth Teel]

@John M. Red

The ordinance actually went into effect immediately after approved in November 2018.  There has been a grace period for permits and Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) registration.  The ordinance divided STRs into two types: Type 1 = Owner Occupied properties. Whether that was a duplex scenario, Accessory Dwelling Unit, or rental of a room/suite within the Host's home.  Type 2 = Non-owner occupied STRs. From what you described, it appears you plan to have a Type 1 STR, which is not subject to many of the rules for Type 2 STRs, including the density limits mentioned by @Aaron Bihl.  

You can find the ordinance and all info need for application and registration on the City's website: https://www.sanantonio.gov/DSD/Resources/Codes.  Both Logan Sparrow and Deborah Gonzales with the CoSA are very helpful.  Their info is in the link above.