https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/texas/houston/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for Houston, TX. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/texas/houston/ A Texas House bill that would have preempted Houston and other cities from imposing STR registration requirements or density restrictions failed to advance in the 2025 legislative session, preserving municipal authority over vacation rental regulation. Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT texas-houston-2025-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/texas/houston/ The Houston Police Department and code enforcement increased response to noise complaints and nuisance activity at registered and unregistered vacation rental properties. Properties with multiple verified complaints within a year face permit revocation. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT texas-houston-2024-08-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/texas/houston/ Houston enacted a short-term rental registration ordinance requiring all operators to register with the city and obtain a permit. Registration requires a local contact person, proof of liability insurance, and compliance with occupancy and noise rules. Unlicensed operation carries daily fines. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT texas-houston-2023-11-01