Night Caps: Austin vs Pflugerville
How do night caps rules compare between Austin, TX and Pflugerville, TX?
Pflugerville has fewer restrictions than Austin.
Austin, TX
Travis County
Austin does not impose an annual night cap on STR rentals like San Francisco's 90-day rule or Palm Springs' 32-day limit. However, Type 2 non-owner-occupied STRs are restricted in residential zones, and all STRs face occupancy and noise limits that effectively constrain heavy event-style bookings.
View full Austin rules →Pflugerville, TX
Travis County
Travis County does not cap STR rental nights. Austin Type 2 STRs are currently limited to non-owner-occupied rental with no annual night cap; owner-occupied Type 1 has no limit.
View full Pflugerville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Austin | Pflugerville |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| County cap | - | None |
| Austin Type 1 | - | No night cap |
| Austin Type 2 | - | No night cap, density-capped |
| Zaatari ruling | - | 2022 TX Supreme Court |
| Density | - | 3% per census tract |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Austin FAQ
Pflugerville FAQ
Who enforces this in Travis County?
Travis County code enforcement at (512) 854-4260 handles most complaints.
Who enforces this in Travis County?
Travis County code enforcement at (512) 854-4260 handles most complaints.
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