Short-Term Rental permit in Austin, TX
We couldn't confirm this from Austin's code.
Rather than guess, here is the exact section to read and who to call. A rule appears on this site only when the ordinance states it plainly.
Nearby cities, same job
Rules stop at the city line. If your lot is near a boundary, or you work across several towns, this is where they differ.
| City | Distance | Permit? | Where the line falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | — | Yes | Austin licenses short-term rentals. The code treats renti… |
| New Braunfels | 47 mi | Yes | You need a short term rental permit in every zoning distr… |
| Killeen | 54 mi | Yes | You need a short-term rental permit to operate a vacation… |
| San Antonio | 74 mi | Yes | No short-term rental may operate in San Antonio without a… |
| College Station | 89 mi | Yes | Anyone operating a short-term rental must apply for and h… |
| Waco | 93 mi | Yes | You need a city license before you operate a short-term o… |
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Questions people ask
I already built it without a permit. What now?
Austin can issue a stop-work order and require you to apply after the fact, sometimes with an extra fee. Work that was covered up may have to be opened for inspection. Full walkthrough here.
Does unpermitted work cause problems when selling the house?
Often, yes. A buyer's inspector or the title company may flag it, and lenders can balk at financing a home with open or missing permits. What to do about it.