Unlicensed STR's Remain a Point of Focus for Austin, Texas - NEWS

[Tyler Solomon]

Austin continues to focus on cracking down on unlicensed short term operators. Something to note for those operating without a license in the area.

"Council on Dec. 8 approved the drafting of a resolution that would make it unlawful to collect or receive a fee, directly or indirectly, from unlicensed short-term rental operators"

https://www.kvue.com/article/n...
https://www.bizjournals.com/au...

[Chris Schorre]

"Council on Dec. 8 approved the drafting of a resolution that would make it unlawful to collect or receive a fee, directly or indirectly, from unlicensed short-term rental operators"

My take on this language is that it will be illegal for Airbnb or VRBO to accept fees from unlicensed hosts. If that's accurate, Airbnb and VRBO would start requiring City of Austin STR license numbers to list or risk the legal wrath of the City. It would also vaporize 80% of the STRs in the city. @Aaron Gordy and

@Tyler Solomon is that your take on the intent of this policy?