Actions a Host needs to take
Obtain a short-term rental license from the City of Austin:
- Visit the City of Austin’s STR resource page
- Follow the links to Apply for a license
- Log in or create an account
- Follow the steps to complete the application
Relevant information for Hosts
Short Term Rental Licensing
Owners of Short-Term Rentals (STRs) in Austin are required to obtain an operating license. The City of Austin defines an STR as the rental of a residential unit or accessory building for less than 30 consecutive days. The City’s information page is available here.
Taxes
The licensing process requires hosts to pay hotel occupancy taxes where applicable. Information about the Austin hotel tax is available here.
Additional information about state hotel taxes is available here.