Occupancy Limits: Austin vs Denver
How do occupancy limits rules compare between Austin, TX and Denver, CO?
Denver has fewer restrictions than Austin.
Austin, TX
Travis County
Austin City Code Chapter 25-2 Subchapter E caps STR occupancy at six unrelated adults or 10 total including related persons, whichever is lower, with no more than two adults per bedroom plus two. Outdoor occupancy after 10:00 PM is limited to six persons.
View full Austin rules →Denver, CO
Denver County
Denver does not cap nightly STR guest counts under DRMC Chapter 33, but rentals must be the host's primary residence and may only be rented to a single party at a time.
View full Denver rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Austin | Denver |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Code | - | DRMC Ch. 33, Art. III |
| Nightly Guest Cap | - | Not specified |
| Primary Residence | - | Required |
| Booking Parties | - | Single party at a time |
| Verification | - | License, voter, vehicle, utility records |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Austin FAQ
Denver FAQ
Does Denver limit how many guests can stay in a short-term rental per night?
Chapter 33 does not set a specific nightly guest count. Occupancy is shaped by the primary-residence rule, the single-party-at-a-time rule, and building-code life-safety standards.
Can I rent rooms in my Denver home to two different groups at the same time?
No. The STR may be rented to only one party at a time, even though there is no numeric guest cap.
How does Denver verify my home is my primary residence?
Through documents such as driver's license, voter registration, vehicle registration, tax filings, and utility bills tied to the address.
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