Harris County has no short-term rental occupancy limits for unincorporated areas. No STR-specific ordinance exists. Occupancy may be limited by the International Residential Code's bedroom and egress requirements as adopted in the county fire code.
Unincorporated Harris County does not regulate short-term rentals specifically and has no occupancy limit ordinance for STR properties. The county has no zoning that would restrict rental use. Practical occupancy limits come from the International Residential Code's requirements for bedroom size, emergency egress, and fire safety as adopted through the Harris County fire code. Individual subdivision deed restrictions may prohibit or limit short-term rentals. The 7% Harris County Hotel Occupancy Tax applies to rentals of 29 nights or fewer in unincorporated areas.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Harris County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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