Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Cottonwood Shores, TX

STRs must meet zoning requirements and have a designated local responsible party reachable 24/7 and able to be present within one hour. Occupancy is limited to two persons per bedroom plus two (max 12 total), with a 24-hour minimum stay and a requirement for $1 million in liability insurance.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Cottonwood Shores. Submit a completed Short-Term Rental Application to the City Administrator including owner/operator contact info, a plot plan showing parking, a dimensioned floor plan with evacuation routes, and proof of $1 million liability insurance. Applicants must also provide a city registration number for hotel occupancy tax and a copy of proposed host rules.

Submit a completed Short-Term Rental Application to the City Administrator including owner/operator contact info, a plot plan showing parking, a dimensioned floor plan with evacuation routes, and proof of $1 million liability insurance. Applicants must also provide a city registration number for hotel occupancy tax and a copy of proposed host rules.