Cedar Park does not limit short-term rentals to a host's primary residence. Both owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied (whole-home) STRs are allowed, subject only to registration and Hotel Occupancy Tax compliance.
Neither the new April 2026 STR ordinance nor Article 10.03 of the Code of Ordinances (Hotel Occupancy Tax) distinguishes between owner-occupied and investor-owned short-term rentals. The ordinance applies a single definition — 'the rental of all or part of a residential property for a period of 30 consecutive days or fewer to an individual who is not a permanent resident' — and requires registration of every such property regardless of whether the owner lives on-site. The only Cedar Park land-use category that imposes an owner-occupancy condition is the Bed-and-Breakfast use under Article 11 (Zoning), which is defined as an owner-occupied residence offering up to five guest bedrooms — a separate use type from a general STR. Texas HB 2127 (2023) preempts cities from regulating residential property uses in a way that conflicts with state law, which generally limits how aggressively Texas municipalities can require primary-residence-only STRs.
Because no primary-residence requirement exists, there are no Cedar Park penalties tied to non-owner-occupied STR operation. Standard violations (failure to register on or after Oct 1, 2026, or failure to remit HOT) are punishable under Article 1.01 by up to $500 per day.
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