La Porte, TX Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Dedicated STR Cap
- None
- City Position
- Not currently regulated
- Applies
- IPMC overcrowding rules
- Zoning Chapter
- Ch. 106 dwelling-unit definition
- HOA/Deed
- Private enforcement
- State Layer
- Tex. LGC Ch. 250
- Contact
- Planning planning@laportetx.gov
Summary
La Porte does not impose a dedicated short-term rental occupancy cap. The City confirms it does not currently regulate short-term rentals, so guest counts fall under general property maintenance overcrowding rules and the Chapter 106 zoning definition of a dwelling unit rather than an STR-specific per-bedroom formula.
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Full Breakdown
The City of La Porte's Planning Department states the City does not currently regulate short-term rentals but is considering a future STR ordinance. Because no stand-alone STR chapter exists, guest occupancy is regulated indirectly through the International Property Maintenance Code overcrowding standards adopted by reference in the City Code and through Chapter 106 (Zoning), which defines a dwelling unit as a building used for residential occupancy by a single family. The IPMC sets minimum room area per occupant, and Chapter 106's residential-district provisions limit a single-family dwelling to one household, so high-occupancy STR use can trigger zoning enforcement in residential districts. Texas Local Government Code Chapter 250 sets the framework for any future STR rule.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding IPMC minimum-area-per-occupant standards or operating a single-family residence as group lodging that violates the Chapter 106 dwelling-unit definition can trigger code enforcement, citations, or zoning notices. La Porte municipal court fines for general code violations may reach $500 per offense per day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does La Porte cap how many guests can stay in a short-term rental?
Can the City act against a high-occupancy STR?
Do HOA rules matter?
Sources & Official References
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