Austin STR Compliance Software — Night Cap, HOT Tax & Permit Tracking

Trackable Doors helps Austin Airbnb and VRBO hosts stay compliant with local short-term rental regulations. Track your 180-night annual cap via iCal sync, monitor Hotel Occupancy Tax deadlines (15% combined rate), and manage your $634/year permit renewal — all from one dashboard.

Austin STR Compliance Requirements

• Annual STR Permit — $634/year — Required for any property rented fewer than 30 consecutive days. Must be renewed before expiry to avoid fines and platform delisting.
• 180-Night Annual Cap — Most Austin STR permits are capped at 180 nights per calendar year. The city tracks bookings via platform data sharing. Exceeding the cap risks permit suspension.
• Hotel Occupancy Tax — 15% Combined — 9% city HOT plus Texas state 6% rate on all gross rental income. Monthly filers must remit by the 20th of the following month.
• Safety Inspection Requirements — Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarm, kitchen fire extinguisher, and posted emergency contacts required. Verified at permit renewal.

How Trackable Doors Helps Austin Hosts

Connect your Airbnb or VRBO iCal and Trackable Doors counts your booked nights against Austin's 180-night cap in real time, alerting you at 80% and 95% of your limit. Permit renewal reminders are sent at 60, 30, and 7 days out with a direct link to Austin's online renewal portal. Start a 14-day free trial from $19/month — no credit card required.