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Business Licensing - Short Term Rentals
On April 2, 2025, Houston City Council will consider adopting an ordinance creating regulations for short-term rental (STR) properties operating within the Houston city limits. A short-term rental, as defined by the proposed ordinance, is a dwelling unit or any portion of a dwelling unit that is rented out or offered to be rented out for a period of less than 30 consecutive days.
The proposed ordinance can be reviewed at the link below:
- Proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance, Exhibit A (.pdf, revised 03.19.2025)
- Short-Term Rental Ordinance Proposal Overview (.pdf, published 03.17.2025)
- Answers to FAQs (.pdf revised 03.27.2025)
- Sample STR Registration Application (.pdf, actual application will be available on 08.01.2025)
- Please email Regulatory Permitting at araregulatorypermitting@houstontx.gov if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions for the application before it becomes available on August 1, 2025.