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Short-Term Rental Housing

An ordinance regulating short-term rental housing in College Station went into effect Oct. 1, 2020. A short-term rental is a residential unit that is rented out for fewer than 30 consecutive days. It includes single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, multi-family units, and manufactured homes. Short-term rental operators must have a permit and collect and remit hotel occupancy taxes. A permit is valid for one year from the date of issuance and must be renewed annually.

Short-term Rental Permit Fee - $100
Short-term Rental Inspection Fee - $100
Short-term Rental Failed Inspection Fee - $124
Short-term Rental Permit Renewal Fee - $75

Short-term rental operators also must:

  • Provide an informational brochure to guests that includes pertinent neighborhood information, how to contact the operator, and local emergency numbers.
  • Equip the dwelling with working life safety equipment such as smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors if using gas/propane, and one fire extinguisher per floor.
  • Maintain the unit in compliance with applicable city codes.
  • Collect and remit hotel occupancy tax from guest stays, filing on a monthly basis.
For questions about the STR ordinance or registration process:
Code Enforcement Division
Community Services Department
979.764.6363
str@cstx.gov



For complaints about STR operators:
Code Enforcement Division
Community Services Department
979.764.6363
codeenforcement@cstx.gov
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