Richardson does not have a specific short-term rental occupancy limit ordinance. General building and fire code occupancy limits apply based on the size of the dwelling. The International Building Code and International Fire Code, as adopted by the city, govern maximum occupancy.
Richardson has not enacted STR-specific occupancy limits. The city's adopted International Building Code and International Fire Code (2021 Edition, per Sec. 8-27) establish general occupancy limits for residential structures based on square footage, egress, and life safety requirements. The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Appendix A) governs the use of residential properties. Texas state law under HB 2127 (2023) limits municipal authority to regulate certain aspects of short-term rentals.
Overcrowding that violates building or fire code occupancy limits may result in citations from Building Inspection or the Fire Department.
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