Grow Your Austin Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From South Congress to Round Rock, Cedar Park to Dripping Springs — MaidProfit gives Austin cleaning companies the tools to book more jobs and keep pace with the city’s explosive growth.
Why Austin Is a Premium Market for Cleaning Businesses
Austin is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, driven by a tech economy that includes Tesla, Apple, Google, Meta, Oracle, and Samsung. The city’s tech workforce earns significantly above the national median, creating a client base that readily pays for professional cleaning services and values their time above their money.
The Austin metro’s rapid suburban expansion into Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, and Dripping Springs has created dense pockets of new-construction homes with affluent dual-income families. South Austin’s neighborhoods and the rapidly developing areas along Highway 290 West add to the residential demand. The University of Texas campus and its 50,000+ students also drive move-in/move-out cleaning volume.
Austin’s tourism and live events economy — SXSW, ACL Festival, Formula 1 at COTA, and year-round live music — fuels a robust short-term rental market. Thousands of Airbnbs and VRBOs require turnover cleaning, especially during major event weekends when rates spike. This tourism premium adds a lucrative revenue stream on top of your residential base.
Tech Workforce = Premium Clients
Austin’s tech professionals are digitally savvy and willing to pay for convenience. MaidProfit’s online booking, automated reminders, and client portal match the service experience they expect from every vendor.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Austin Cleaners Charge
Austin cleaning rates are among the highest in Texas, reflecting the tech-driven economy. Here’s what local businesses charge.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $130 – $290 | $190 |
| Deep Cleaning | $240 – $520 | $360 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $280 – $580 | $410 |
| Airbnb/Vacation Rental Turnover | $130 – $300 | $195 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $110 – $230 | $155 |
West Lake Hills, Tarrytown, and the 78746 zip code command the highest rates in the metro. South Congress and East Austin are trendy mid-to-premium markets. Round Rock and Cedar Park offer high-volume suburban demand at moderate pricing.
Austin Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Austin Business Permit
Austin does not require a general business license, but you may need an occupational permit depending on your specific services. Register your DBA with the Travis County Clerk ($16 filing fee).
Texas Business Registration
Register your LLC or corporation with the Texas Secretary of State ($300 filing fee). Texas has no state income tax, which benefits both your business and your employees.
Sales Tax Permit
Austin’s combined sales tax rate is 8.25%. Commercial janitorial services are taxable. Residential cleaning is generally exempt. Register for a sales tax permit with the Texas Comptroller.
General Liability Insurance
Essential in Austin’s premium market. Most clients and property managers require proof of $500K–$1M coverage. Expect $400–$800/year for a small cleaning business.
Workers’ Compensation
Optional in Texas but strongly recommended in Austin’s competitive labor market. Quality cleaners expect benefits, and coverage protects you from liability. Runs $1.50–$3.00 per $100 of payroll.
Short-Term Rental Awareness
Austin regulates short-term rentals through a permit system. If cleaning Airbnbs and VRBOs, ensure your clients’ properties are properly licensed. This doesn’t affect your cleaning license but helps you work with compliant hosts.
Up and running in minutes
No technical setup required. If you can send an email, you can run MaidProfit.
Simple, predictable pricing
No per-job fees. No surprise charges. Cancel anytime.
- Up to 50 jobs/month
- 1 team member
- Online booking page
- Client management
- Basic invoicing
- Analytics dashboard
- Integrations
- Unlimited jobs
- Up to 10 team members
- Online booking + client portal
- Full CRM
- Automated invoicing & payments
- Analytics dashboard
- QuickBooks + Stripe integrations
- Everything in Growth
- Unlimited team members
- Multi-location support
- Custom reporting
- Priority support + onboarding
- API access
- White-label options
All plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.
Trusted by cleaning businesses everywhere
Hear from real cleaning business owners.
“Austin’s tech crowd expects seamless digital experiences from every service provider. MaidProfit’s online booking and client portal match their expectations perfectly. I went from 20 to 120 recurring clients in a year because my onboarding process is so smooth.”
“SXSW and ACL weekends are gold for Airbnb cleaning. MaidProfit’s scheduling tools let me handle 25+ turnovers in a single weekend without dropping any regular clients. The event season alone pays for my entire year’s overhead.”
“We cover the West Lake Hills and Dripping Springs market — high-end homes, high expectations. MaidProfit’s quality tracking and client feedback tools help me maintain the premium service standards that justify our rates. Revenue grew 65% this year.”