West University Place, Texas

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Harris County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$500.00 initial; $300.00 renewal
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • prohibited in residential districts; allowed with permit in non-residential districts only

Official Sources

library.municode.com/tx/west_university_place/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH54OFMIPR_ARTVIIISHRMRE
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in West University Place, Texas

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in West University Place, Texas are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $500.00 initial; $300.00 renew).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in West University Place, Texas?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in West University Place, Texas.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in West University Place?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $500.00 initial; $300.00 renew.

Where do these West University Place short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against West University Place's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with West University Place, Harris County, or Texas authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.