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El Paso Short-Term Rental Alliance (EPSTRA)
The El Paso Short-Term Rental Association (EPSTRA) is a local chapter of TXSTRA focused on El Paso and surrounding communities. EPSTRA represents hosts, property managers, owners, and allied partners. We advocate for clear, enforceable, and reasonable rules; promote responsible operations; and partner with neighbors, city staff, and elected officials to keep El Paso a welcoming destination.
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Texas Senate Examines Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection and Accountability
The Texas Senate Committee on Economic Development took up Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) collection, reporting, and use during its September 22 interim hearing, with short-term rental tax collection becoming an important part of the discussion. The hearing was part of the...
TXSTRA September Community Update: Advocacy, Regulation and What’s Ahead
TXSTRA’s September Community Update brought members together to discuss the latest developments affecting short-term rentals across Texas, upcoming advocacy efforts, and ways operators can become more engaged in shaping the industry's future.Members can watch the...
Pricing for Profit Webinar Recap: What Texas STR Operators Should Know About Demand and Pricing
What does the data say about where Texas short-term rental demand is headed—and how should operators adjust their pricing strategy? In TXSTRA's August education webinar, Niki Turner of PriceLabs shared a data-driven look at Texas STR performance, booking behavior,...
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Heidy Seoenz
President
EL PASO BY NUMBERS
0.5%
OF EL PASO’S HOUSING
SUPPLY IS STRS
This tiny fraction has no effect on local housing supply or real estate prices.
90%
OF STR HOSTS OWN JUST 1 PROPERTY
El Paso is a mom-and-pop market, where many hosts rent simply to offset the nation’s second-highest property taxes.
6%
STRS PAY THE SAME STATE
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX
These tax dollars support
essential TX services.
El Paso SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS
Currently, the City of El Paso does not have an ordinance specific to short-term rentals. However, everyone in El Paso, including short-term rental operators and guests, are required to abide by nuisance ordinances that apply to all properties. Additionally, STR hosts and managers are expected to uphold good neighbor practices and operate responsibly for the benefit of all stakeholders in our treasured community.