Galveston Enforces New Short-Term Rental Regulations on Property Owners
KHOU 11December 5, 20251 min425 views
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- 📌 Galveston has approved a new ordinance to address issues arising from short-term rental properties.
- 🎯 Property owners are now responsible for trash and noise violations caused by their renters.
Enforcement and Penalties
- ⚖️ Repeated violations can lead to owners losing their rental license.
- ⚠️ Three documented violations within a 12-month period may result in a license revocation for up to six months.
- 🚫 If violations continue after reinstatement, the license could be permanently revoked.
Initial Proposal and Revisions
- 💬 The push for this ordinance began with years of complaints from Galveston residents about trash and noise linked to short-term rentals.
- 🚗 The ordinance initially included parking regulations, but these were removed due to enforcement difficulties.
- 🗣️ Councilwoman Marie Rob spoke against the removal of parking regulations, which residents had advocated for.
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