County recording office
Williamson County Clerk
405 Martin Luther King St, Georgetown, TX 78626 (opens in Google Maps)
Finding your front porch
Texas Property Code governs your HOA
Most Texas POAs follow Property Code Chapter 209 (open records, fines after notice, foreclosure with a 180-day redemption) and Chapter 202 (solar and flag rights). City zoning and STR rules sit on top.
Round Rock sits in Williamson County on Austin's northern edge, combining a revitalized downtown near the historic Chisholm Trail crossing with sprawling master-planned HOA communities along the I-35 and SH-130 corridors. Tech-sector growth feeds rapid resale turnover, so boards constantly revisit leasing covenants and short-term-rental limits while the city's own case-by-case permitting model — rather than a fixed occupancy formula — adds a layer of city discretion many owners don't expect.
County recording office
Williamson County Clerk
405 Martin Luther King St, Georgetown, TX 78626 (opens in Google Maps)
Expansive clay soils in Texas metros require consistent moisture management to reduce slab movement claims.
Board checklist
Municipal trash schedules, curb placement, and code enforcement pathways.
Republic Services provides Round Rock's residential curbside garbage (weekly) and recycling (every other week) collection under a city contract, billed on the monthly water/sewer/garbage statement at a residential service charge of $24.69 as of November 2025; in-city customers get one free annual bulk pickup of up to 5 cubic yards by calling Republic at 512-255-4980 a week ahead. Only Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day shift the collection schedule — confirm your pickup day through the city's My Pickup Day tool rather than assuming a fixed weekday applies citywide.
Round Rock regulates short-term rentals through a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) administered by the Planning and Development Services Department rather than a flat STR license; the application requires a site plan and floor plan identifying sleeping rooms, and the Zoning Administrator approves a maximum occupancy figure for that specific property rather than applying a citywide per-bedroom rule — a case-by-case approach consistent with the occupancy limits set out in Texas Local Government Code §250.006. Operators must also register separately with the city's Finance Department to collect and remit the Hotel Occupancy Tax. Operating without an approved TUP, or exceeding the occupancy figure approved on file, can draw Class C misdemeanor citations up to $2,000 per day and permit revocation; verify current fee and process details directly with Round Rock Planning and Development Services rather than relying on a specific ordinance number from a third party, since the city's own site does not publish one.
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The quick answer
Round Rock requires a Temporary Use Permit from Planning and Development Services before any short-term rental operates, with maximum occupancy set case-by-case from the submitted floor plan rather than a fixed per-bedroom formula; unpermitted operation can draw citations up to $2,000 per day. Republic Services holds the city's residential collection contract, billed through the city.
Late fees (Texas): Must be 'reasonable' per dedicatory instruments. Confirm against your declaration and current statute.
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City-specific answers for Round Rock — sourced to municipal code and official city pages. Educational, not legal advice.
Round Rock regulates short-term rentals through a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) administered by the Planning and Development Services Department rather than a flat STR license; the application requires a site plan and floor plan identifying sleeping rooms, and the Zoning Administrator approves a maximum occupancy figure for that specific property rather than applying a citywide per-bedroom rule — a case-by-case approach consistent with the occupancy limits set out in Texas Local Government Code §250.006. Operators must also register separately with the city's Finance Department to collect and remit the Hotel Occupancy Tax. Operating without an approved TUP, or exceeding the occupancy figure approved on file, can draw Class C misdemeanor citations up to $2,000 per day and permit revocation; verify current fee and process details directly with Round Rock Planning and Development Services rather than relying on a specific ordinance number from a third party, since the city's own site does not publish one.
Primary source: Round Rock municipal code / city ordinances
Fence and gate installations in Round Rock must satisfy zoning development standards for setbacks, height, and permit requirements tied to the parcel's base district — the rules attach to the zoning map, so similar-looking suburban facades on different plats can face different processes. HOA architectural controls in Round Rock communities add color and material requirements on top of those city rules; verify current placement law with Planning and Development Services before building.
Primary source: Round Rock municipal code / city ordinances
Republic Services provides Round Rock's residential curbside garbage (weekly) and recycling (every other week) collection under a city contract, billed on the monthly water/sewer/garbage statement at a residential service charge of $24.69 as of November 2025; in-city customers get one free annual bulk pickup of up to 5 cubic yards by calling Republic at 512-255-4980 a week ahead. Only Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day shift the collection schedule — confirm your pickup day through the city's My Pickup Day tool rather than assuming a fixed weekday applies citywide.
Primary source: Round Rock municipal code / city ordinances
Round Rock's Planning and Development Services Department issues building permits for residential projects that alter structure, add square footage, or change electrical or plumbing systems beyond the city's minor-work exemptions — a backyard studio, covered patio, or kitchen remodel typically needs a separate city permit even after HOA design approval. Confirm current submittal requirements directly with the department before signing a contractor deposit.
Primary source: Round Rock municipal code / city ordinances
Round Rock shares Central Texas's hot summers, episodic drought, and flash-flood risk along creek corridors that shape both city water restrictions and HOA irrigation covenants. Limestone and clay soils drive foundation-maintenance and drainage rules on newer master-planned tracts, while occasional severe hail and wind events prompt boards to tighten roofing, fence, and tree-debris covenants after regional storms.
Primary source: Round Rock municipal code / city ordinances
Summaries below are for board orientation. Verify requirements in the official Round Rock municipal code (opens in a new tab).
Round Rock municipal code
Round Rock regulates short-term rentals through a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) administered by the Planning and Development Services Department rather than a flat STR license; the application requires a site plan and floor plan identifying sleeping rooms, and the Zoning Administrator approves a maximum occupancy figure for that specific property rather than applying a citywide per-bedroom rule — a case-by-case approach consistent with the occupancy limits set out in Texas Local Government Code §250.006. Operators must also register separately with the city's Finance Department to collect and remit the Hotel Occupancy Tax. Operating without an approved TUP, or exceeding the occupancy figure approved on file, can draw Class C misdemeanor citations up to $2,000 per day and permit revocation; verify current fee and process details directly with Round Rock Planning and Development Services rather than relying on a specific ordinance number from a third party, since the city's own site does not publish one.
HOA governing documents
HOAs enforce recorded use restrictions (minimum lease terms, guest limits, parking) when consistent with applicable city licensure and state law. Covenant enforcement requires notice, cure periods, and uniform application.
Zoning & building code
Fence and gate installations in Round Rock must satisfy zoning development standards for setbacks, height, and permit requirements tied to the parcel's base district — the rules attach to the zoning map, so similar-looking suburban facades on different plats can face different processes. HOA architectural controls in Round Rock communities add color and material requirements on top of those city rules; verify current placement law with Planning and Development Services before building.
Permit thresholds
Round Rock's Planning and Development Services Department issues building permits for residential projects that alter structure, add square footage, or change electrical or plumbing systems beyond the city's minor-work exemptions — a backyard studio, covered patio, or kitchen remodel typically needs a separate city permit even after HOA design approval. Confirm current submittal requirements directly with the department before signing a contractor deposit.
HOA architectural control
HOAs review fences and additions through architectural committees under CC&Rs. Municipal compliance alone does not satisfy HOA design or notice requirements.
State / local protections
Texas Property Code §202.010 makes void any dedicatory provision that prohibits solar energy devices, subject to statutory location, color, roofline, and approval standards. Water-conserving landscaping may be protected from unreasonable HOA bans when compliant with municipal water restrictions. Boards must use the statute’s approval standards—not blanket denials.
What HOAs may still regulate
HOAs may adopt reasonable design rules that meet statutory tests (location, color, timeline). Associations cannot impose outright bans where state law voids them.
Summer heat affects roofing, pools, and mechanical systems. Plan preventive maintenance before peak demand.
Board checklist
Texas law limits unreasonable solar restrictions. Boards should publish clear, lawful ARC standards.
Board checklist
Mediation, courts, and state resources when board actions are challenged.
Texas owners may pursue association remedies under Chapter 209, mediation, or Justice Court / county courts depending on amount in controversy and location in Williamson County. Verify current Justice Court jurisdictional limits with the county clerk. Texas Real Estate Commission publishes consumer guidance; consult association counsel for foreclosure and lien procedures.
Fence and gate installations in Round Rock must satisfy zoning development standards for setbacks, height, and permit requirements tied to the parcel's base district — the rules attach to the zoning map, so similar-looking suburban facades on different plats can face different processes. HOA architectural controls in Round Rock communities add color and material requirements on top of those city rules; verify current placement law with Planning and Development Services before building.
Republic Services provides Round Rock's residential curbside garbage (weekly) and recycling (every other week) collection under a city contract, billed on the monthly water/sewer/garbage statement at a residential service charge of $24.69 as of November 2025; in-city customers get one free annual bulk pickup of up to 5 cubic yards by calling Republic at 512-255-4980 a week ahead. Only Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day shift the collection schedule — confirm your pickup day through the city's My Pickup Day tool rather than assuming a fixed weekday applies citywide.
Round Rock's Planning and Development Services Department issues building permits for residential projects that alter structure, add square footage, or change electrical or plumbing systems beyond the city's minor-work exemptions — a backyard studio, covered patio, or kitchen remodel typically needs a separate city permit even after HOA design approval. Confirm current submittal requirements directly with the department before signing a contractor deposit.
Texas Property Code §202.010 makes void any dedicatory provision that prohibits solar energy devices, subject to statutory location, color, roofline, and approval standards. Water-conserving landscaping may be protected from unreasonable HOA bans when compliant with municipal water restrictions. Boards must use the statute’s approval standards—not blanket denials.
Texas owners may pursue association remedies under Chapter 209, mediation, or Justice Court / county courts depending on amount in controversy and location in Williamson County. Verify current Justice Court jurisdictional limits with the county clerk. Texas Real Estate Commission publishes consumer guidance; consult association counsel for foreclosure and lien procedures.
Sources
KindHOA is educational software for self-managed boards, not a law firm, and this guide is not legal advice. State statutes, local ordinances, and your community’s recorded CC&Rs control and change over time — confirm liens, amendments, and enforcement with association counsel and the official sources above.
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