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Free San Antonio Airbnb Revenue Estimator
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- Michael Gonzales, Realtor
- eXp Realty · TREC #808113
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Privacy: This calculator is run by BNBCalc, a third party. Whatever you type into it (such as an address, name, phone number and email) goes to BNBCalc, and your contact details and the address are also sent to me, Michael Gonzales, so I can follow up. BNBCalc’s own privacy policy applies to its tool. If you would rather not use it, skip to the comprehensive report.
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- I do the legworkI compare several estimators, check permit, zoning and HOA, and send it within about one business day.
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One estimator is a guess. I run your address through several of them by hand, put the results side by side, and check the San Antonio rules.
- AirDNA
- Rabbu
- BNBCalc
- Awning
- Chalet
- Other sources when useful
- Permit + HOA check
- A side-by-side revenue rangeResults from several estimators for your address, so you see a range instead of one number.
- A San Antonio permit and legality checkWhether the property can likely get a City STR permit, which type, and what could stop it. The check includes an HOA flag: Needs review if there is an HOA, Good if there is none.
- Plain-English notesWhere the tools disagree, what looks too optimistic, and what to verify before you make an offer.
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San Antonio short-term rental permit basics and the HOA flag
A revenue estimate means little if the house cannot legally operate. These are the main City of San Antonio rules I check. Last reviewed October 31, 2026 against City of San Antonio sources. Rules and fees change, and this is general information, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the City of San Antonio Development Services Department before you rely on it.
How the HOA flag works in your report. The form asks whether the property has an HOA, and the report flags it like this:
- Needs review
HOA = Yes. HOA rules can restrict or ban short-term rentals, so I review the deed restrictions and HOA rules before you rely on any estimate. - Good
HOA = No. No HOA means no HOA restrictions to check, so this is not an extra step for your property. - I look it up
HOA = Not sure. I look up whether the property has an HOA and flag it one of the two ways above.
- One permit per unit, 3-year termThe permit is tied to the owner, operator and unit, and is not transferable to a new owner.
- Type 1 or Type 2Type 1 is an owner, or a lease-operator, who makes the home their legal residence. Everything else is Type 2.
- Type 2 density capType 2 permits in single-family to quadplex areas are limited to about one-eighth (12.5%) of units on a block face, and each block face gets at least one.
- ZoningAllowed in residential districts and districts with established residential use, except C-3, L, I-1 and I-2.
- FeesThe City’s fee schedule revised October 2026 lists $450 for Type 1 and $1,000 for Type 2, plus City surcharges.
- Hotel Occupancy TaxRegistration is required before a permit is issued, and a monthly HOT report is required even if a platform collects the tax.
- HOA, deed restrictions and leasesThe City does not enforce deed restrictions, and a City permit does not override them.
- EnforcementThree confirmed citations within three years can lead to revocation, and the permit number must appear in every listing.
Nearby cities are different. City of San Antonio rules do not apply in neighboring cities. New Braunfels does not allow short-term rentals in any residential zoning district. Terrell Hills bans them in its A and A-1 residential districts, Windcrest bans them in R-1 and R-2, and Shavano Park treats them as a commercial use. Leon Valley requires 300 feet between short-term rentals in residential areas. Boerne requires a permit inside city limits and its ETJ. Always check the specific city before you buy.
How these estimates work
Short-term rental revenue estimators model what comparable listings earn using public listing data and their own assumptions. They are estimates, not guarantees. No tool can know how your listing, pricing, photos, reviews and management will perform, and results for the same address can differ from one tool to the next. That is why I compare several. The tools I use are listed here. I am not affiliated with or endorsed by any of them.
- BNBCalc (the free embedded calculator above)
- AirDNA Airbnb calculator
- Rabbu free revenue estimator
- Awning Airbnb calculator and its methodology
- Chalet Airbnb calculator
- Other sources when they add useful information for your address
What I do not do: I do not invent revenue numbers, and I do not promise a result. If the data for your address is thin, I will tell you.
San Antonio Airbnb estimator FAQs
How much can I make on an Airbnb in San Antonio?
There is no single honest number. Revenue depends on the neighborhood, bedroom and bathroom count, how many guests the home sleeps, amenities such as a pool, the quality of the listing and photos, the season, and whether the home can legally operate as a short-term rental. The free estimator above gives you an instant starting point. The comprehensive report compares several estimators for your specific address so you can see a realistic range instead of one best-case figure.
Is there a free Airbnb calculator for San Antonio?
Yes. The BNBCalc estimator on this page is free and works for San Antonio addresses. AirDNA, Rabbu, Awning and Chalet also publish free calculators. Each uses different data and assumptions, so their results often differ. That is why the comprehensive report puts them side by side.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb or short-term rental in San Antonio?
Inside San Antonio city limits, yes. The City of San Antonio requires a short-term rental permit for each unit, and the permit is not transferable to a new owner. Permits are either Type 1 (owner-occupied or lease-operator who lives there) or Type 2 (everything else), and Type 2 permits are limited by a block-face density cap. The comprehensive report includes a permit and legality check for your address. Confirm current rules with the City before you rely on this page.
How accurate are Airbnb revenue estimators?
They are estimates, not guarantees. Each tool models revenue from public listing data and its own assumptions, and no tool knows how your specific listing, pricing and management will perform. Treat any single result as a starting point and compare more than one. Underwrite conservatively and build in a margin for slower months.
Can any house in San Antonio be an Airbnb?
No. Zoning matters (the City excludes a few districts such as C-3, L, I-1 and I-2), non-owner-occupied Type 2 permits are capped by block face, and the City does not override HOA rules, deed restrictions or leases. Many subdivisions ban rentals under 30 days. Checking this before you make an offer is a core part of how I work with short-term rental buyers.
What taxes apply to a San Antonio short-term rental?
A City of San Antonio short-term rental permit requires registration for Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT), and a monthly HOT report is required even if a platform such as Airbnb collects the tax for you. According to the City's HOT FAQ, the rates are 9% City, 1.75% Bexar County and 6% State, and the State portion is paid to the Texas Comptroller. Rates and rules can change, so confirm with the City and the Comptroller or your tax professional.
How does the HOA flag work?
When you request a report, I ask whether the property has an HOA. If it does, the report flags it as Needs review, because HOA rules can restrict or ban short-term rentals and I review the deed restrictions and HOA rules for you. If there is no HOA, it is flagged Good, since there are no HOA restrictions to check. If you are not sure, I look it up and flag it accordingly. The City of San Antonio does not enforce deed restrictions and a City permit does not override them.
What is in the comprehensive STR report, and does it cost anything?
It is free and there is no obligation. I run your address through several revenue estimators (AirDNA, Rabbu, BNBCalc, Awning, Chalet and other sources when useful), compare the results side by side, and add a San Antonio permit, zoning and HOA flag check. I aim to send it within about one business day. I am a licensed Realtor with eXp Realty, so I may follow up about buying, selling or managing a short-term rental, and you can say no at any time.