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Yes (based on the square footage of the rental property, the limit ranges from 6 to 14 people and the property's location within the city)
There are no zoning laws or restrictions for short-term rentals in Galveston but rental owners must obey other regulations.
A combined Hotel Occupancy Tax and State Hotel Occupancy Tax of 15%
Yes (minimum of $500,000)
Yes, there are building, health and safety regulations
Yes, there is a parking requirement for short-term rentals in Galveston, Texas. Short-term rental hosts must provide at least one off-street parking space for each bedroom in their rental unit.
Yes, a license number is required for advertisement
Yes, there is a noise regulation for short-term rentals in Galveston, Texas. The noise ordinance prohibits any sound that is louder than 63 decibels on property zoned as residential, and 72 decibels on industrial-zoned property. The noise ordinance is in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Yes, there is a neighborhood notification requirement for short-term rentals in Galveston, Texas. Short-term rental hosts must notify all property owners within 200 feet of their rental unit of their intent to operate a short-term rental. The notification must be in writing and must be sent at least 14 days before the short-term rental host begins operating their short-term rental.
The notification must include the following information:
There is no limitation on the number of short-term rentals (STRs) that an individual can own in Galveston, Texas
Yes, there are regulations on hosting events or parties in short-term rentals (STRs) in Galveston, Texas. These regulations are designed to protect the peace and quiet of the Galveston community and to prevent STRs from becoming nuisance properties.
The following regulations apply to hosting events or parties in STRs in Galveston:
Yes, there are regulations on hosting events or parties in short-term rentals (STRs) in Galveston, Texas. These regulations are designed to protect the peace and quiet of the Galveston community and to prevent STRs from becoming nuisance properties.
The following regulations apply to hosting events or parties in STRs in Galveston:
There is no restriction on the number of reservations that a short-term rental can take in a year in Galveston, Texas.
Yes, there are waste disposal regulations for short-term rentals in many jurisdictions. These regulations vary from place to place, but they typically cover the following topics:
Yes, there are accessibility requirements for short-term rentals in Galveston, Texas. The accessibility requirements for short-term rentals in Galveston, Texas are based on the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on disability. The ADA prohibits discrimination in public accommodations, including hotels and motels.
Yes, there are waste disposal regulations for short-term rentals in many jurisdictions. These regulations vary from place to place, but they typically cover the following topics:
Yes, there is an emergency contact information requirement for short-term rentals in Galveston, Texas. Short-term rental hosts must provide their guests with emergency contact information, including the following:
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Short-term Rental is defined as the use of a residential dwelling unit or accessory building on a temporary or transient basis for any period less than 30 consecutive days.
Hosts are required to obtain unique registration numbers for each STR property they own.
You are also required to notify Park Board by email at STRR@GALVESTONPARKBOARD.ORG if you decide to stop using your property for Short-term rentals.
Yes, there are short-term rental related taxes.
Yes, individuals are permitted to operate short-term rental businesses in Galveston, Texas
Yes, there is a neighborhood notification requirement for short-term rentals in Galveston, Texas. Short-term rental hosts must notify all property owners within 200 feet of their rental unit of their intent to operate a short-term rental. The notification must be in writing and must be sent at least 14 days before the short-term rental host begins operating their short-term rental.
The notification must include the following information:
There are no zoning laws or restrictions for short-term rentals in Galveston but rental owners must obey other regulations.
Yes, there are short-term rental related taxes.
Yes, you are required to register your property with Park Board and obtain a Galveston Vacation Rental (GVR) number.
9% Hotel Occupancy Tax rate for Galveston
The State Hotel Occupancy Tax of 6% will be paid to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (<https://comptroller.texas.gov/>) while the city's [Financial Management Services department]
Reports are due by the 20th of the month following the reporting period. Properties which do not generate more than $500 per month in taxes or $1,500 per quarter in taxes can report on a quarterly basis. Those due dates are April 20th, July 20th, October 20th and January 20th.
Failure to file a tax report results in a $25 fine.
You can request for Login credentials to file and pay your taxes quarterly with Park Board by sending an email to hottax@galvestonparkboard.org or by calling (409) 797-5132.
9% Hotel Occupancy Tax rate for Galveston
The State Hotel Occupancy Tax of 6% will be paid to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (<https://comptroller.texas.gov/>) while the city's [Financial Management Services department]
Reports are due by the 20th of the month following the reporting period. Properties which do not generate more than $500 per month in taxes or $1,500 per quarter in taxes can report on a quarterly basis. Those due dates are April 20th, July 20th, October 20th and January 20th.
Failure to file a tax report results in a $25 fine.
You can request for Login credentials to file and pay your taxes quarterly with Park Board by sending an email to hottax@galvestonparkboard.org or by calling (409) 797-5132.
There are no zip codes that have been prohibited for STR use in Galveston, Texas. However, there are some neighborhoods in Galveston that have their own restrictions on STRs. For example, some neighborhoods only allow STRs to be operated in certain types of properties, such as single-family homes. Additionally, some neighborhoods may only allow STRs to be rented for a certain number of days per year.
Accessory dwelling units (ADU),
Duplexes,
Multifamily homes,
Single-family homes
Yes, occupancy limit affects short-term rentals in Galveston
Hosts are to renew their registration annually and renewal registration begins December 1 till December 31 every year.
A minimum liability insurance of $500,000 is required.
You may register your property online (<https://str.deckard.com/tx-galveston-city_of_galveston-str>)
Requirements for registration include your property address or GCAD number (found at www.galvestoncad.org, number of bedrooms, sleeping capacity, the name and telephone number of a 24-hour local contact for the property, and a bank account (ACH) or credit card for the registration fee of $250 alongside a convenience fee.
A new registration is required when ownership changes.
Maximum occupancy limit for vacation rentals in Galveston is based on the square footage of the rental property, the limit ranges from 6 to 14 people and the property's location within the city.
Advertising Requirements: Galveston City Council requires short-term rental operators to display the registration number at their rentals and in any advertising of the rental.
Hosts are also obligated to observe health and safety standards, including adequate fire exits, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors.
Failure to comply with the STR registration or HOT payment requirements is punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) per offense. Each day constitutes7 a separate offense.
Late payment penalties and interest are assessed on all payments received after the due date.
Delinquent and non-registered properties are subject to legal action.
Maximum penalty for offenses related to fire safety, zoning, public health and sanitation is $2,000.
Yes, the City of Galveston Planning and Development Services Department is the Administrative Agency for Short-term rentals in Galveston.
City of Galveston Planning and Development Services Department
823 25th Street
Galveston, TX 77550
Phone: (409) 797-3660
Email: planning@downtowngalveston.org
There are no zoning restrictions for STRs in the City of Galveston
You may register your property online (<https://str.deckard.com/tx-galveston-city_of_galveston-str>)
Requirements for registration include your property address or GCAD number (found at www.galvestoncad.org, number of bedrooms, sleeping capacity, the name and telephone number of a 24-hour local contact for the property, and a bank account (ACH) or credit card for the registration fee of $250 alongside a convenience fee.
A new registration is required when ownership changes.
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Yes (based on the square footage of the rental property, the limit ranges from 6 to 14 people and the property's location within the city)
There are no zoning laws or restrictions for short-term rentals in Galveston but rental owners must obey other regulations.
A combined Hotel Occupancy Tax and State Hotel Occupancy Tax of 15%
Yes (minimum of $500,000)
Yes, there are building, health and safety regulations
Yes, there is a parking requirement for short-term rentals in Galveston, Texas. Short-term rental hosts must provide at least one off-street parking space for each bedroom in their rental unit.
Yes, a license number is required for advertisement
Yes, there is a noise regulation for short-term rentals in Galveston, Texas. The noise ordinance prohibits any sound that is louder than 63 decibels on property zoned as residential, and 72 decibels on industrial-zoned property. The noise ordinance is in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Yes, there is a neighborhood notification requirement for short-term rentals in Galveston, Texas. Short-term rental hosts must notify all property owners within 200 feet of their rental unit of their intent to operate a short-term rental. The notification must be in writing and must be sent at least 14 days before the short-term rental host begins operating their short-term rental.
The notification must include the following information:
There is no limitation on the number of short-term rentals (STRs) that an individual can own in Galveston, Texas
Yes, there are regulations on hosting events or parties in short-term rentals (STRs) in Galveston, Texas. These regulations are designed to protect the peace and quiet of the Galveston community and to prevent STRs from becoming nuisance properties.
The following regulations apply to hosting events or parties in STRs in Galveston:
Yes, there are regulations on hosting events or parties in short-term rentals (STRs) in Galveston, Texas. These regulations are designed to protect the peace and quiet of the Galveston community and to prevent STRs from becoming nuisance properties.
The following regulations apply to hosting events or parties in STRs in Galveston:
There is no restriction on the number of reservations that a short-term rental can take in a year in Galveston, Texas.
Yes, there are waste disposal regulations for short-term rentals in many jurisdictions. These regulations vary from place to place, but they typically cover the following topics:
Yes, there are accessibility requirements for short-term rentals in Galveston, Texas. The accessibility requirements for short-term rentals in Galveston, Texas are based on the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on disability. The ADA prohibits discrimination in public accommodations, including hotels and motels.
Yes, there are waste disposal regulations for short-term rentals in many jurisdictions. These regulations vary from place to place, but they typically cover the following topics:
Yes, there is an emergency contact information requirement for short-term rentals in Galveston, Texas. Short-term rental hosts must provide their guests with emergency contact information, including the following:
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