Occupancy Limits: Richmond vs Sugar Land

How many guests can stay at a Richmond TX short-term rental?

Richmond has no STR-specific guest cap. Occupancy is bounded by the International Property Maintenance Code adopted through the Unified Development Code (about 150 sq ft for the first occupant, 100 sq ft per additional, with per-bedroom minimums) and by fire-code egress requirements.

Do I need a city permit to rent my Richmond TX home short-term?

Richmond has not adopted an STR-specific ordinance, but a residential rental registration ordinance effective January 1, 2023 requires owner-occupied rental and multifamily rental properties to register with the Building Department. Operators must also collect and remit the 6% state HOT and the 2% Fort Bend County HOT inside city limits.

Can my Richmond TX HOA cap how many guests can stay?

Yes. Pecan Grove Plantation, Long Meadow Farms, Briarwood Crossing, Walnut Creek, and Veranda deed restrictions commonly impose minimum lease terms and overnight-guest limits enforceable in district court under Tex. Prop. Code Ch. 209, regardless of whether the city imposes an occupancy cap.

Are there occupancy limits for short-term rentals in Sugar Land?

Occupancy limits are set as conditions of the Conditional Use Permit. Operating without a CUP or exceeding conditions carries fines up to $2,000 per day.

Can I rent my whole house as a short-term rental in Sugar Land?

Only in R-1Z, R-3, or R-4 zoning districts with CUP approval. Most single-family residential areas do not qualify for STR use.