Occupancy Limits: Austin vs Pflugerville
How do occupancy limits rules compare between Austin, TX and Pflugerville, TX?
Pflugerville 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 →Pflugerville, TX
Travis County
Travis County sets no STR occupancy cap. Austin limits Type 2 STRs to 6 adults and 10 total occupants; Lakeway limits occupancy to 2 per bedroom plus 2. OSSF septic capacity is the operative constraint in unincorporated areas.
View full Pflugerville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Austin | Pflugerville |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| County cap | - | None (OSSF governs) |
| Austin Type 2 | - | 6 adults, 10 total |
| Lakeway | - | 2/bedroom plus 2 |
| OSSF rules | - | 30 TAC 285 |
| Enforcement | - | Travis County EHS |
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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