https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/texas/austin/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for Austin, TX. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/texas/austin/ Austin updated its STR licensing requirements to include mandatory fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors, and posted emergency contact information visible to guests. These apply to all three license types. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT texas-austin-2024-08-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/texas/austin/ Austin's attempt to cap Type 2 (non-owner-occupied) STR licenses at roughly 3% of single-family homes faced legal challenges from property owners. The city and property rights groups reached a partial settlement, but enforcement remains contested. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT texas-austin-2024-03-15 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/texas/austin/ Senate Bill 2 in the 2023 Texas legislative session would have preempted local STR ordinances statewide. The bill passed the Senate but failed to advance in the House. A revised version is expected in the 2025 session. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT texas-austin-2023-06-01