Short-Term Rental Regulations Updated

At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, the Council approved amendments to the proposed short-term rental ordinance, including a ban on short-term rentals in single-family zoning districts. If the ordinance passes on second reading at the November 17, 2026 City Council meeting, beginning January 1, 2027, the City of Corpus Christi will change how it regulates short-term rentals (STRs). 

Instead of the current permit system, every STR will now need an annual license, regardless of who owns it or whether they live there.

The new rules focus on several main areas:

• STRs will be prohibited in all single-family zoning districts.
• Properties must pass inspections, have required safety equipment (like smoke detectors), and meet minimum bathroom-to-guest standards.
• There are strict limits on noise and off-street parking, plus specific rules for handling garbage.
• The city will use a progressive system of fines and administrative hearings to crack down on rule-breakers.

This new ordinance will be presented to the City Council on Tuesday, November 17, for its second and final reading.

For more information, media representatives can contact Gabriela Morrow, Senior Public Information Officer, at 361-826-3583 or by email at gabrielam@corpuschristitx.gov