Austin, TX
TX
Human-verified 2026-06-29
Max fine: $2,000/day
Key Compliance Rules
| Permit fee | $412/yr $412/yr license fee (all types) |
| Night cap | No annual cap No night cap; Type 2 (non-owner-occupied) restricted by zoning — prohibited in SF-1 through SF-6 and LA zones |
| Renewal cycle | Annual (every 12 months) |
| Max enforcement fine | $2,000/day |
Registration Requirements
Short-Term Rental (STR) license required. Type 1 (owner-occupied, primary residence): allowed in most zones. Type 2 (non-owner-occupied): only permitted in commercial/mixed-use zones — banned in single-family residential zoning since 2016. License must be posted in listing and visible inside the unit. TOT (Hotel Occupancy Tax, 9% city + 6% state) must be collected and remitted.
Official Source
This data is sourced from the official city ordinance and verified by hand. Always check the source for the latest rules.
City of Austin Development Services
Last verified: 2026-06-29
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