Short-Term Rentals in Williamson County, TX (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Williamson County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
Noise Rules
STR guests are bound by the same state law as everyone else: unreasonable noise near a residence is disorderly conduct under Tex. Penal Code §42.01, a Class C misdemeanor up to $500. The county has no STR-specific noise rule.
Williamson County STR Noise Rules
Light RestrictionsTex. Penal Code §42.01
A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly: ... (5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy;
Taxes & Fees
Short-term rentals owe Texas's 6% state hotel occupancy tax under Tex. Tax Code §156.052, plus Williamson County's county hotel tax. State law defines a 'hotel' to include short-term rentals, so hosts must collect and remit.
Williamson County STR Taxes & Fees
Some RestrictionsTex. Tax Code §156.052
The rate of the tax imposed by this chapter is six percent of the price paid for a room in a hotel.
Short-Term Rentals by City in Williamson County
2 cities in Williamson County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Williamson County ordinances
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