Short-Term Rental and Preservation Bonus Amendments

The City of Austin is considering changes to the Land Development Code in February and April 2025. These changes could affect how your property or properties near you may be developed or used in the future.  

The proposed changes include:

• Short-Term Rental Code Amendments: Modify regulations to allow short-term rental (STR) use with a City approval. Adopt new regulations for STR owners, operators, and platforms.
• Preservation Bonus Code Amendment: Increase the interior square footage allowed for two new housing units if an existing housing unit is preserved. This amendment will not allow for increased impervious cover. 

Additional information will be posted about these proposed ordinances. For details, including the draft ordinances, see this memo.

The public hearings on these proposed amendments will be held at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd St., on the following dates:  

Short Term Rental 

• Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1 p.m. - Joint Planning Commission and City Council Meeting  
• Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6 p.m. - Planning Commission Meeting  
• Thursday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m. - City Council Meeting  

Preservation Bonus

• Tuesday, April 1, 2 p.m. - Joint Planning Commission and City Council Meeting  
• Tuesday, April 8, 6 p.m. - Planning Commission Meeting  
• Thursday, April 24, 10 a.m. - City Council Meeting  

The Austin community is encouraged to attend these meetings and give feedback on these proposed changes to short-term rentals and the preservation bonus. Participants must register in advance to speak at the public hearing. 

Protest Rights

Under State Law, property owners have the right to protest proposed changes to zoning regulations. To learn more about Protest Rights, click the "Protest Rights" tab at the top of this page. 

Information Sessions and Feedback

Learn more about proposed changes at an information session and give feedback. Click the "participate" buttons to engage.