Permit Requirements: The Woodlands vs Willis
How do permit requirements rules compare between The Woodlands, TX and Willis, TX?
Willis has fewer restrictions than The Woodlands.
The Woodlands, TX
Montgomery County
The Woodlands Township requires a Short-Term Rental (STR) Facility Application through Covenant Administration for rentals under 30 days. STRs must comply with deed restrictions and covenants. As of 2024, approximately 35–40 additional STRs were under review.
View full The Woodlands rules →Willis, TX
Montgomery County
Willis does not have a specific short-term rental registration ordinance as of early 2025. STRs are not prohibited by zoning in residential areas, but Hotel Occupancy Tax applies and state law governs STR operations.
View full Willis rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | The Woodlands | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | Required (STR Facility Application) | - |
| Contact | 281-210-3800 | - |
| Established | 2019 by Development Standards Committee | - |
| Enforcement | Breach of contract / civil | - |
| Max Revocations | 2 permits revoked as of 2024 | - |
| Registration Required | - | None identified |
| Zoning Code | - | Chapter 155 (verify residential zone) |
| HOT Applies | - | Yes (Airbnb collects automatically) |
| City Hall | - | 936-856-4611 |
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The Woodlands FAQ
Do I need a permit to list my property on Airbnb in the Woodlands?
The Woodlands Township requires a Short-Term Rental (STR) Facility Application through Covenant Administration for rentals under 30 days. STRs must comply with deed restrictions and covenants. As of 2024, approximately 35–40 additional STRs were under review.
What are the short-term rental registration requirements in the Woodlands?
Registration: Required (STR Facility Application). Contact: 281-210-3800. Established: 2019 by Development Standards Committee. Enforcement: Breach of contract / civil.
Willis FAQ
Do I need a permit to list my property on Airbnb in Willis?
Willis does not have a specific short-term rental registration ordinance as of early 2025. STRs are not prohibited by zoning in residential areas, but Hotel Occupancy Tax applies and state law governs STR operations.
What are the short-term rental registration requirements in Willis?
Registration Required: None identified. Zoning Code: Chapter 155 (verify residential zone). HOT Applies: Yes (Airbnb collects automatically). City Hall: 936-856-4611.
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