Houston Public MediaApr 16, 2025

After two weeks of delays and multiple amendments, the Houston City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Wednesday regulating short-term rentals, such as those listed on Airbnb and Vrbo. 

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/2025/04/16/518999/airbnb-and-vrbo-properties-in-houston-to-face-regulations-as-city-council-passes-short-term-rental-ordinance/

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Airbnb and Vrbo properties in Houston to face regulations as city council passes short-term rental ordinance

The ordinance requires owners “and/or” operators to register properties with the city for a fee of $275. It also provides criteria for the revocation of registrations, including instances of renters committing certain crimes.

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Houston Public MediaApr 8, 2025

Houston City Council is expected to again delay regulations of short-term rentals on Wednesday as council members debate possible amendments to the proposed ordinance. 

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Airbnb, Vrbo regulations face delays as Houston City Council debates details of short-term rental ordinance

The proposed ordinance would require short-term rentals to register with the city, and it would allow the city to revoke registration if renters commit certain crimes. Some city council members want to also limit the density of short-term rentals and make it easier to revoke registration at multifamily properties with multiple violations.

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Houston Public MediaApr 10, 2024

Short-term rentals like Airbnb, VRBO, Hopper and others operating in the Houston area are going to be getting a close look at by the Houston City Council. 

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2024/04/10/483285/houston-city-council-to-look-at-solutions-for-regulating-short-term-rentals-amid-resident-complaints/

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Houston City Council to look at solutions for regulating short-term rentals amid resident complaints

Residents in Tanglewood say a short-term rental has been a hotspot for wild parties, prostitution and other neighborhood disturbances.

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Houston Public MediaMar 20, 2024

Residents and council members alike are raising concerns about residential homes and apartments used as short-term rentals, which are still unregulated in Houston.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2024/03/20/481159/why-doesnt-houston-have-short-term-rental-regulations-residents-and-council-members-raise-concerns/

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Some Houston residents question why city does not have short-term rental regulations

Residents and council members alike are raising concerns about residential homes and apartments used as short-term rentals, which are still unregulated in Houston.

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