Richardson does not impose an annual night cap on short-term rentals. Hosts may operate year-round provided they collect and remit Hotel Occupancy Tax and comply with general nuisance, noise, and zoning requirements.
Unlike jurisdictions such as San Francisco (90-night cap for un-hosted stays) or parts of California, Richardson has not adopted an annual limit on the number of nights a property may be rented short-term. The city has historically taken a light-touch regulatory approach compared to Dallas, Austin, or Fort Worth. STRs are generally permitted in residential zoning districts provided they do not generate complaints. Operators must still: remit the 7% Hotel Occupancy Tax to the City of Richardson plus the 6% state HOT to the Texas Comptroller; comply with the noise ordinance including 10:00 p.m. quiet hours; respect occupancy limits implied by the building code (generally 2 persons per bedroom plus 2); and follow any HOA restrictions that may independently cap rental frequency. The Texas Legislature has repeatedly considered preemption bills restricting city STR regulation, so any future Richardson rules must align with state law. Hosts should monitor City Council agendas for potential changes.
No night-cap violations exist. However, failure to remit HOT carries penalties of 5%-10% plus interest and potential criminal misdemeanor charges for willful non-payment. Nuisance-based violations (noise, parking, trash) can lead to accumulated fines even when rental frequency itself is legal.
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