THE WOODLANDS RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS • 2022
• Trailers, trailer homes, recreational vehicles, tow trucks, pop up campers, mobile homes, boats, ATV and
other All-Terrain Vehicles or other similar vehicles or equipment are prohibited.
• Permanent programmable channel type lighting or similar systems are prohibited at a Short-Term Rental
Property.
• Advertising in social media of Short-Term Rental is restricted from the publication of specific street names
and numbers for the property for the protection and privacy of the neighborhood and public safety. All
listing services used, the specific listing numbers and URL/internet website address must be submitted to
The Woodlands Township within 90 days of an approved application and be updated immediately, if and
when modified in any manner.
• Host must list the DSC approval number and a direct listing or link to all requirements of the Application
and The Township Covenants and Standards on all listings and advertisement(s).
• Host must timely apply for and pay all applicable hotel occupancy taxes to the State of Texas and The
Woodlands Township.
• All Renters contracting with the Short-Term Rental are restricted and confirmed to be no less than
Twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Written rental agreements are required and are filed with all Renters and reasonable administrative
policies established related to the intake of tenants for the protection of the Property, its other occupants
and the surrounding community.
• If the Property is advertised or listed with an on-line rental service, the Host must strictly abide by all
applicable policies, rules, regulations and terms and conditions for listing, maintaining and hosting a Short-
Term Rental established by each and every one of such services.
• Host shall ensure that no material disturbance or impact to neighbors or the neighborhood occurs,
including, but not limited to, loud music, excessive noise, late night outdoor activities and/or parties or
public safety matters.
• Host shall ensure that renters know that there shall be no loitering on and/or around the Unit (inside or
out) in a manner which could raise concern associated with the presence of suspicious characters or the
general safety of the neighborhood. Law enforcement will be alerted in the event of such activities and
the Owner and Designated Responsible Party will be contacted related to any such occurrence.
• Host shall post in a conspicuous location within the Unit the following minimum information:
Maximum number of occupants at the Unit (may not be more than 2 people perbedroom);
Location of available parking and applicable parking prohibitions;
Quiet hours and noise restrictions;
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estrictions on the use of outdoor facilities;
Contact information for all responsible parties including Host, Owner & Designated Responsible
Party;
Unit cleanliness requirements;
Trash and recycling bin pick up requirements, including but not limited to handling and placement of
bins in accordance with the Covenant and Standards and proper disposal of trash and recycling;
Short-Term Rental Standards, terms, conditions, and the issued approval along with any other
required permits or approvals.
• A Short-Term Rental application will not be considered if there are any outstanding violations of the
Covenants and/or Standards against the Unit or litigation between The Woodlands Township and the Unit
or Owner is pending for any reason associated with the Property.
• If the ownership of the Unit is transferred during the permitted time, then the approval automatically
terminates. The new Owner and/or Host must submit a new Short-Term Rental Application. Any changes
in the information submitted to the Township MUST be updated immediately in order for the approval to
continue.
This list is not all inclusive.