Allen, TX Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (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
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.
Sources & Official References
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