Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Seadrift, TX

Short-term rentals are treated as 'short-term residential rentals' for hotel-occupancy tax purposes (stays typically rented daily or weekly); hosts/operators must collect and remit hotel/motel occupancy tax; quarterly reports to the City are required with set due dates and penalties for late filing. No city zoning restrictions or STR-specific operational limits (occupancy, minimum nights, caps, host-presence) are stated on the city’s official pages.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Seadrift. 1) Complete the City of Seadrift "Hotel-Motel Tax Registration Form" and submit to the City Secretary (in person/dropbox at City Hall 501 S. Main St., by mail to P.O. Box 159, Seadrift TX 77983, or by email per city instructions). 2) File quarterly Hotel Occupancy Tax reports and remit taxes by the quarterly deadlines (Apr 30, Jul 31, Oct 31, Jan 31); pay via check, cash, or credit/debit card as stated. (No inspections, proof-of-residence, neighbor notification, or renewal cadence for STRs are specified.)

1) Complete the City of Seadrift "Hotel-Motel Tax Registration Form" and submit to the City Secretary (in person/dropbox at City Hall 501 S. Main St., by mail to P.O. Box 159, Seadrift TX 77983, or by email per city instructions). 2) File quarterly Hotel Occupancy Tax reports and remit taxes by the quarterly deadlines (Apr 30, Jul 31, Oct 31, Jan 31); pay via check, cash, or credit/debit card as stated. (No inspections, proof-of-residence, neighbor notification, or renewal cadence for STRs are specified.)