- Home
- Residents
- City Departments & Offices
- Public Works
- Code Enforcement
- Short Term Rentals
Short Term Rentals
Better Neighborhoods Through Zoning
The City's goal through its zoning regulations is to maintain neighborhood integrity. Authorizing Short Term Rentals (STRs) to exist within residential districts disrupts the nature of, and is incompatible with the designated use of that district.
The City has been made aware of specific concerns as it relates to STRs, among these are:
- Increased traffic associated with the STR
- Nuisance complaints regarding parties/noise, trash, and parking issues
- Concerns regarding strangers coming in and out of the neighborhoods on a frequent basis
Zoning Regulations and Potential Fines
Short-term rentals are only allowed in specific zoning districts with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The unapproved use of a property as an STR violates Sugar Land's zoning regulations.
The information can be found in the Sugar Land Development Code Land Use Matrix in Sec. 2-71.
| Land Use | R-1E | R-1 | R-1R | R-1Z | R-2 | R-3 | R-4 | Definition | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Term Rentals | C | C | C | A dwelling that is leased or rented out in part (a room for example) for less than 30 days. | 2: Dwelling Unit |
C= Conditional Use
Violations of city zoning regulations could result in fines of up to $2,000 per day.