Bexar County, TX Short-Term Rentals: Parking Rules (2026)

Parking is one of the most common neighbor complaints about STRs in Bexar County. In unincorporated areas no county parking ordinance applies except Texas Transportation Code Chapter 545 which prohibits blocking driveways, parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, and parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk. In the City of San Antonio, STR operators must provide one off-street parking space per bedroom on the lot or in a dedicated driveway under UDC Section 35-526 and STR Chapter 15 program rules. Operators must disclose the number of approved parking spaces on their listing and prohibit guests from parking on lawns, blocking neighbors driveways, or exceeding the space count. Persistent on-street parking that congests the block can trigger complaints. San Antonio issues written warnings for first offenses and fines of 250 to 1,000 dollars for subsequent violations; three substantiated parking complaints in 12 months can lead to permit revocation. Several historic neighborhoods near downtown operate under residential parking permit programs where STR guests must display a temporary permit. RVs, boats, and trailers parked at STRs face additional restrictions under San Antonio Chapter 19.