Step 1
Verify Zoning and Rental Type
Determine if your property is Type 1, 2, or 3. If in GS, RS, or WRS zones, it must be your primary residence (Type 1 or 2).
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Documents needed
- Proof of primary residency (e.g., Homestead Exemption)
Cross-referenced against 3 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
College Station requires a permit for all short-term rentals and limits investor-owned properties to specific commercial and multi-family zoning districts.
To host an STR in College Station, you must obtain an annual permit and pass a life-safety inspection. Properties in common residential zones (General Suburban, Restricted Suburban, and Wellborn Restricted) must be the owner's primary residence. Owners are also required to collect and remit hotel occupancy taxes to the City, County, and State.
Step-by-step guide for College Station
Determine if your property is Type 1, 2, or 3. If in GS, RS, or WRS zones, it must be your primary residence (Type 1 or 2).
Create a guest guide including 24-hour contact info, neighborhood guidelines (noise, parking, trash), and local emergency numbers.
Apply online via the city's permitting portal and pay the initial permit and inspection fees.
Schedule and pass an on-site inspection ensuring working smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and egress requirements.
Set up an account with Avenu Insights for the collection and monthly remittance of local hotel occupancy taxes.
Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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