Waco, TX Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Off-Street Parking
- Required
- Street Parking
- City rules apply
- Guest Info
- Operator must provide
- Permit Zones
- Guests must comply
Summary
Waco requires short-term rental properties to provide adequate off-street parking for guests. Overflow parking on residential streets must comply with the city's street parking ordinances.
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
Short-term rental operators in Waco must ensure adequate parking is available for guests. The city's zoning code establishes minimum off-street parking requirements based on property type and size. Guest vehicles parked on residential streets must comply with all street parking regulations, including time limits and restrictions near intersections and fire hydrants. Properties in neighborhoods with permit parking zones must inform guests of restrictions. Parking complaints related to STRs may factor into permit reviews.
Violations & Fines
Parking violations subject to fines starting at $30. Repeated parking issues from an STR may affect permit status.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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