Wimberley, TX, Weighs New Restrictions on STRs

8/18/2026

Wimberley, Texas, is considering changes to its short-term rental rules that would limit where new non-owner-occupied rentals may operate. Under the proposal, new non-owner-occupied STRs would no longer be permitted in the city’s R-2 and R-3 single-family residential districts, while short-term lodging facilities of up to 30 units could operate by right in certain commercial districts. Existing STRs with valid conditional-use permits would be allowed to continue operating. The proposal follows the city’s temporary moratorium on new STR permits as officials reconsider how STRs fit within Wimberley’s residential and commercial areas.

Why it matters: Restricting new non-owner-occupied STRs in residential neighborhoods could significantly limit future inventory and market access. The proposal also reflects a broader trend of steering STR growth away from residential areas and toward commercial zones.

City of Wimberley (TX) (08/2026)