Travis County sets no STR occupancy cap. Austin limits Type 2 STRs to 6 adults and 10 total occupants; Lakeway limits occupancy to 2 per bedroom plus 2. OSSF septic capacity is the operative constraint in unincorporated areas.
Unincorporated STRs rely on On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) septic capacity as the practical occupancy limit under 30 TAC Ch. 285 and Travis County OSSF Rules. An OSSF designed for 3 bedrooms supports approximately 6-8 occupants. Austin City Code limits Type 2 STRs to 6 unrelated adults and no more than 10 total. Lakeway Ord. 2019-07-15-01 allows 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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