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Short-Term Rental Permits & Licenses in Cedar Park, TX

STR host permits, transient occupancy tax registration, zoning approvals, and safety certifications.

Permit / License	Issuing Agency	Priority
Short-Term Rental (STR) Registration	City of Cedar Park — Development Services (Code Compliance)	Start First
City Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Registration and Reporting	City of Cedar Park — Finance Department	Start First
Texas State Hotel Occupancy Tax Permit	Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts	Start First
Employer Identification Number (EIN)	Internal Revenue Service	Start Soon
Assumed Name (DBA) Filing	Williamson County Clerk (for a business name not matching the owner’s legal name)	Start Soon
General Liability/Host Liability Insurance	Private insurers (industry standard but not city-mandated)	Also Recommended
Texas Business Entity Registration (LLC/Corporation, if you choose to form one)	Texas Secretary of State	Start Soon
Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit (Sales Tax Account)	Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts	Start Soon