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Votes at a glance: council approves staff direction on short-term rentals and HOT collection

Hutto City Council · March 5, 2026
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Summary

The council unanimously approved a motion directing staff to implement voluntary STR registration, pursue HOT remittance (including ETJ where legal), procure software to identify listings and report back with draft ordinance recommendations.

Action: Motion to begin STR registration (initially no fee), pursue hotel-occupancy tax collection including in the ETJ where legally permissible, procure software to identify listings and report back with draft ordinance language on occupancy, parking, signage, fines and appeals.

Mover: Mayor Sanders Second: Committee member (Speaker 2)

Vote: Unanimous voice vote in favor. Roll call in the transcript recorded 'Aye' from Councilor Warner, Councilor Morris, Councilor Porterfield, Dr. King and Mayor Sanders.

Outcome: Motion approved; staff directed to return with procurement options, historic remittance figures and draft ordinance language.