As of 12.8.2022 the City of Austin is no longer issuing new STR Type 2 short term rental property permits....

The City of Austin is no longer issuing new STR Type-2 licenses for non-owner-occupied single-family homes in a residential area. The City is issuing STR Type-2 Commercial licenses for non-owner-occupied single-family homes in a “commercial” zone with caps per area and cannot be located within 1000 ft. of another STR.

To inquire about eligibility and caps for a Type-2 Commercial, you can reach out to Lisa DeRoche (Lisa.Deroche@austintexas.gov). Lisa can verify if a specific property is eligible and also inform you of the requirements and documents needed for the application process.

Respectfully,

Cecilia R. Mendoza

Admin. Support

Austin Code Department

Office: 512-974-9144

STRLicensing@austintexas.gov

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