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Two persons are allowed per bedroom and maximum of10 persons per rental
It is permitted in majorly primary residence services and secondary residences under certain conditions in commercial or mixed-use zoning districts or zones designated as "Residential Use-Short Term Rental".
Combined State and City Occupancy taxes of 19%
Yes, with a minimum $500,000.
Yes. there are regulations for STR.
Adequate parking must be provided for guests
Yes, license number is required for advertisement
Yes, (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday)
No, you are not required to notify neighbors
No, there are no limitations
No, there are no specific regulations on hosting events or parties.
No, there are no specific regulations on hosting events or parties.
No, there are no restrictions
No, there are no specific waste disposal regulations for short-term rentals
No, there are no specific accessibility requirements
No, there are no specific waste disposal regulations for short-term rentals
No, it is not required
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short-term rental is the rental of a residential dwelling unit or accessory dwelling for less than 30 consecutive days.
Yes, owner must obtian licnese, ocupancy limitations and property insurance. Owners must provide documentation of the total number of buildings on the property and the number of units per building.
Yes, There are short term rental related tax
Yes, individuals are allowed to operate a short-term rental business as long as they obtained the zoning permit and the short-term rental license.
There are no procedures.
No, city does not requires neighborhood approval for STR.
It is permitted in majorly primary residence services and secondary residences under certain conditions in commercial or mixed-use zoning districts or zones designated as "Residential Use-Short Term Rental".
Yes, There are short term rental related tax
Yes. A short-term rental license that is valid for 12 months is required.
A combined 17% occupancy tax.
A combined 17% occupancy tax.
There are no restricted Zip codes in the city of Austin.
1. Owner-Occupied - single-family, multifamily, or duplex.
2. Not Owner-Occupied - single-family or duplex
3. Either Owner-Occupied or Not Owner-Occupied -multifamily, not a duplex.
Yes, it affects STR.
Obtain a short-term rental license from the city and comply with regulations, including limits on the number of guests, noise restrictions, and requirements for off-street parking.
A maximum of two adults are allowed per bedroom and a maximum of ten persons are allowed within the rental unit. Guests should be in the rental unit between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Events, parties, or get-togethers are not allowed other than sleeping.
1. Advertisement of a property via signs, billboards, TV, radio, and newspaper is prohibited and online advertisement requires a license number.
2. The maximum permissible noise level in a residential area is 70 decibels during the day and 60 decibels at night.
3. Loud noises are prohibited between 10pm and 7am.
4. Short-term rental properties must comply with building and fire safety codes, including the installation of smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.
It prohibits illegal short-term rentals from advertising, with fines up to $2,000 per day for infractions, in addition to requiring them to get city licences. The City may issue a cease and desist order to STR running unlicensed short-term rentals. The operator might have to stop all STR operations right away.
Yes, The Code Compliance Department of the city of Austin is in charge of STR laws and making sure that the operators are adhering to all the guidelines and specifications.
Email: STRlicensing@austintexas.gov
Walk-in Address: 1520 Rutherford Lane, Building One
Walk-In Hours: Monday - Friday; 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Mailing Address: PO 1088, Austin, TX 78767
Phone: 3-1-1
Website: www.austintexas.gov/STR
No particular jurisdictions that are excluded from laws governing short-term rentals. Regardless of the neighborhood or location, all properties utilized for short-term rentals inside the city are subject to the City's Code of Ordinances.
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Two persons are allowed per bedroom and maximum of10 persons per rental
It is permitted in majorly primary residence services and secondary residences under certain conditions in commercial or mixed-use zoning districts or zones designated as "Residential Use-Short Term Rental".
Combined State and City Occupancy taxes of 19%
Yes, with a minimum $500,000.
Yes. there are regulations for STR.
Adequate parking must be provided for guests
Yes, license number is required for advertisement
Yes, (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday)
No, you are not required to notify neighbors
No, there are no limitations
No, there are no specific regulations on hosting events or parties.
No, there are no specific regulations on hosting events or parties.
No, there are no restrictions
No, there are no specific waste disposal regulations for short-term rentals
No, there are no specific accessibility requirements
No, there are no specific waste disposal regulations for short-term rentals
No, it is not required
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