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Short-term rental rules in Freeport, TX
How Freeport regulates short-term rentals: the rules that apply, their sources, and pending changes.
Short-term rentals here operate under a registration or permit system with ongoing operating rules.
- STR permit required with ministerial approval upon meeting code conditions
- no citywide cap or quota on short-term rental permits
- no residential-zone exclusion or owner-occupied/host-present requirement
- non-foreclosing 24-hour minimum-stay requirement
Based on: Code of Ordinances, City of Freeport, TX, Ch. 8, Art. XIII (§§ 8-772—8-788+), 'Short-Term Rental Facilities'; enacted
Summary of the rule
An owner who desires to use its premises as a short-term rental must have a valid, active short-term rental permit from the city prior to using, allowing the use of, or advertising the use of the premises as a short-term rental. Upon application to the city, a short-term rental permit shall be approved by the administrator, if the application satisfies all the conditions of this article. The administrator may place reasonable conditions on a short-term rental permit to ensure compliance with the provisions of this article.
Last reviewed Sep 16, 2026 · Sources · Report an error
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