Odessa, TX Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- STR-Specific Cap
- None adopted by Odessa
- Permit Listed
- No STR permit on city Permits page
- State Preemption
- TX HB 2127 limits local STR rules
- Underlying Standards
- IBC occupant load and zoning use
Summary
Odessa has not adopted a short-term rental ordinance with specific guest occupancy caps. The city's published Permits/Licenses page does not list a short-term rental permit, and the Code of Ordinances contains no STR-specific occupancy formula. General building code occupant load standards and zoning use rules apply.
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Full Breakdown
No standalone STR occupancy cap (such as 2 guests per bedroom plus 2) is published in Odessa's adopted ordinances. STR operators must comply with the underlying zoning district's permitted uses and the International Building Code occupant load standards adopted via the Odessa Building Inspection Department. Texas HB 2127 (2023) and prior court rulings have constrained Texas cities' ability to impose blanket STR occupancy caps. Operators are still subject to nuisance, noise, and parking ordinances that effectively limit gathering size.
Violations & Fines
Because no STR-specific occupancy cap exists, enforcement typically occurs through the noise ordinance (Class C misdemeanor), nuisance abatement, and building code occupant load violations cited by the Fire Marshal.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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