Allen, TX Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Minimum
- 2 off-street spaces
- Per Bedroom
- Additional over 3 bedrooms
- Lawn Parking
- Prohibited
- Disclosure
- Listings must show capacity
Summary
Allen STRs must provide off-street parking for all guest vehicles; guest parking on lawns or blocking sidewalks prohibited. Typical requirement is two off-street spaces plus one per bedroom over three.
Sec. 545.302. STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES. (a) An operator may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle:(1) on the roadway side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street;(2) on a sidewalk;(3) in an intersection;(4) on a crosswalk;(5) between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of a place on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless the governing body of a municipality designates a different length by signs or markings;(6) alongside or opposite a street excavation or obstruction if stopping, standing, or parking the vehicle would obstruct traffic;(7) on a bridge or other elevated structure on a highway or in a highway tunnel;(8) on a railroad tr
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Allen Code requires parking on improved driveway or garage. On-street parking is allowed only where generally permitted in the neighborhood and counts against occupancy-based parking math. Listings must disclose exact parking capacity. HOAs may impose stricter rules that override city minimums. Contact Allen at (214) 509-4100 for enforcement.
Violations & Fines
Illegal parking: standard parking citations 25-100 dollars per vehicle. Pattern violations can trigger STR registration review.
Sources & Official References
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