Castle Hills, TX · Bexar County

No notary required

Short-Term Rental Permit Application and Renewal

Castle Hills property owners use this application to request or renew a short-term rental permit and certificate of occupancy.

What this form is

This application is for property owners seeking a Castle Hills short-term rental permit or renewing an existing permit. It asks for property, owner, operator, and local contact details, plus occupancy and property information. New applications include a checklist of supporting materials and require a non-refundable application fee; the form also lists renewal and late renewal fees.

Who needs it

Property owners who plan to rent a dwelling for stays under 30 consecutive days or renew a short-term rental permit need this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the City Permit Clerk. The form says a non-refundable application fee under the City fee schedule is due with a new application.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the owner, management representative, and local contact sign and date, with no notarized attachment listed.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Castle Hills Short-Term Rental Permit Application and Renewal.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the requested property, owner, operator, and local contact details and sign and date the applicable signature lines.

  3. 3

    Gather The Checklist Materials

    Gather the recorded deed, proposed layout, and other checklist items that apply to the property.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application to the City Permit Clerk. A non-refundable application fee under the City fee schedule is due with a new application.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Short-Term Rental Permit Application and Renewal?
No. The document has signature and date lines but no notary block. The owner, management representative, and local contact sign and date; no notarized attachment is listed.
How do I submit the short-term rental application?
Submit it to the City Permit Clerk. The form states that a non-refundable application fee under the City fee schedule is due when a new application is submitted.
What information does the application request?
It requests property, owner, management company or operator, and local contact information, along with proposed occupancy, food service, bedrooms, restrooms, and home size.
What materials are listed on the application checklist?
The checklist lists a recorded deed, proposed layout including parking spaces, swimming pool barrier, a carbon monoxide detector when applicable, a variance if applicable, and a proposed emergency evacuation route.

Need something notarized?

This Short-Term Rental Permit Application and Renewal doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.