Short-Term Rental Regulations
in The Woodlands, TX

The Township defines STRs as single-family dwellings rented for less than 30 consecutive days (minimum $15 per stay) and requires compliance with The Woodlands Township Covenants and Standards; hosts must sign a maintenance and use agreement, provide proof of insurance, designate a local 24/7 Designated Responsible Party, list the Township approval number on listings, ensure onsite parking for guests or request a variance, and renters must be at least 21 years old. Approvals are valid up to one year and are subject to renewal and enforcement (including fines, deposit forfeiture, or revocation).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in The Woodlands. 1) Submit a Short-Term Rental Facility Application via The Woodlands Township Covenant Administration application assistant or the Township permitting portal (Civic Access); include the completed application form, a sketch/narrative of parking/location, all listing sites/photos, proof of insurance, and pay the Compliance Deposit if required. 2) Execute the Township maintenance and use agreement and designate a local Designated Responsible Party available 24/7. 3) Receive approval (valid up to one year) and renew annually; failure to comply may result in deposit forfeiture, revocation, or legal action.

1) Submit a Short-Term Rental Facility Application via The Woodlands Township Covenant Administration application assistant or the Township permitting portal (Civic Access); include the completed application form, a sketch/narrative of parking/location, all listing sites/photos, proof of insurance, and pay the Compliance Deposit if required. 2) Execute the Township maintenance and use agreement and designate a local Designated Responsible Party available 24/7. 3) Receive approval (valid up to one year) and renew annually; failure to comply may result in deposit forfeiture, revocation, or legal action.