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Galveston Enforces New Short-Term Rental Regulations on Property Owners

KHOU 11December 5, 20251 min425 views
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New Ordinance for Short-Term Rentals

  • 📌 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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