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Allen, TX Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified April 2026

Key Facts

Formula
2 per bedroom plus 2
Events
Prohibited at SF STRs
Daytime Guests
Capped
Bedroom Count
Per Certificate of Occupancy

Summary

Allen caps STR occupancy at two persons per bedroom plus two additional, not to exceed building code limits. Daytime visitor caps apply; no weddings or large events at single-family STRs.

Sec. 92.010. OCCUPANCY LIMITS. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the maximum number of adults that a landlord may allow to occupy a dwelling is three times the number of bedrooms in the dwelling.(b) A landlord may allow an occupancy rate of more than three adult tenants per bedroom:(1) to the extent that the landlord is required by a state or federal fair housing law to allow a higher occupancy rate; or(2) if an adult whose occupancy causes a violation of Subsection (a) is seeking temporary sanctuary from family violence, as defined by Section 71.004, Family Code, for a period that does not exceed one month.(c) An individual who owns or leases a dwelling within 3,000 feet of a dwelling as to which a landlord has violated thi

Source: Allen STR Occupancy Rules (Municode)View official code

Full Breakdown

Occupancy calculated by bedroom count on Certificate of Occupancy, not marketing listings. Infants under 2 generally not counted. Daytime guest cap typically 1.5x overnight occupancy or a hard number such as 20. Event-style gatherings (weddings, receptions, corporate parties) are prohibited at residential STRs and may require separate special event permitting.

Violations & Fines

Overoccupancy: 500 dollars per violation plus potential registration revocation on repeat offenses.

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