Sugar Land, TX Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- CUP Required
- Yes
- Allowed Zones
- R-1Z, R-3, R-4
- Parking
- 2 spaces per dwelling unit
- Penalty
- Up to $2,000/day for violations
Summary
Sugar Land restricts short-term rentals to specific zoning districts (R-1Z, R-3, R-4) and requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The CUP approval may include specific occupancy limits, parking requirements (2 spaces per dwelling unit), and noise restrictions that must be strictly followed.
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. ... (d) In this section: (1) "Adult" means an individual 18 years of age or older. (2) "Bedroom" means an area of a dwelling intended as sleeping quarters.
Full Breakdown
Sugar Land restricts short-term rentals to specific zoning districts (R-1Z, R-3, R-4) and requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The CUP approval may include specific occupancy limits, parking requirements (2 spaces per dwelling unit), and noise restrictions that must be strictly followed. This occupancy limits rule under Sugar Land's short term rentals ordinances applies to properties within Sugar Land city limits. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact Sugar Land code enforcement directly or consult the official Texas municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
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