You are here
Owners of Short-Term Rentals (STRs), sometimes called “Vacation Rentals By Owner,” are now required to obtain an operating license if located in a one- or two-family dwelling unit. Short-Term Rentals have become an increasingly popular option and in August 2012, the Austin City Council passed an ordinance effective Oct. 1, 2012, requiring a license to operate STR properties.
How to get a license
Short-Term Rental property owners should call 3-1-1 to complete a service request for an appointment to get a license. If you have all of the required documentation, walk-ins will be accepted.
We have created resources below to make it easier to understand the application requirements. Still have questions after reviewing our information? Call 3-1-1 for additional help.
Are you ready?
Resources
Licenses in Austin
- Maximum # of Type II STRs Allowed per Census Tract - This map displays the maximum allowable number of on Type II STRs in each Census tract; the map does NOT indicate how many licenses have been issued, as that number is changing daily (For your convenience, areas in red indicate where a maximum number have been issued). The document below outlines remaining Type II STR license slots available in each Census tract.
- % of Type 2 STRs issued by Census Tract
- Short-Term Rental regulations - This packet must be posted in each short-term rental property.
- If a Type II Census Tract is full, you will be added to our waiting list. Please submit your completed application and required supporting documentation to City of Austin—Code Compliance Department, Attn: Finance-STR, PO Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 or submit your completed application and documents online to STRLicensing@austintexas.gov The licensing fee will not be accepted until a license is available.
- THIS LICENSE MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED AND DOES NOT CONVEY WITH THE SALE OR TRANSFER OF THIS PROPERTY
