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College Station, TX Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Summary

College Station may require designated parking for STR guests. Parking plan may be part of STR permit. No statewide parking time limit in Texas.

Sec. 545.302. STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES. (b) An operator may not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger, stand or park an occupied or unoccupied vehicle: (1) in front of a public or private driveway; (2) within 15 feet of a fire hydrant; (3) within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection... (e) A municipality may adopt an ordinance exempting a private vehicle operated by an elevator constructor responding to an elevator emergency from Subsections (a)(1), (a)(5), (a)(6), (a)(9), (b), and (c).

Source: College Station Code of OrdinancesView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.

Full Breakdown

College Station may require STR hosts to provide designated parking or submit a parking plan. Unlike California, Texas has no statewide 72-hour parking limit - cities set their own street parking rules. Some neighborhoods have HOA parking restrictions affecting guest access. Hosts should disclose parking arrangements in listings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to provide parking?
Check College Station STR requirements. Some cities require a parking plan.
What about street parking?
Texas has no statewide limit. Check College Station posted restrictions.

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