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Rental Property Rules in Pearland, TX (2026)

1 verified rental property rules for Pearland, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Rental Registration

Pearland requires short-term rental operators to obtain a city permit, register through GovOS, pass a Fire Marshal inspection, and remit Hotel Occupancy Tax under Ordinance 1611.

Pearland Short-Term Rental Permit Registration

Some Restrictions

Pearland Short Term Rental (STR) Requirements; Ordinance 1611 (Chapter 20, Code of Ordinances)

All short-term rental properties (STR) located within the city limits of Pearland are required to obtain a permit prior to advertising or renting the property. The City of Pearland assesses and collects a 7% Hotel Occupancy Tax on all STR bookings. What is a Short-Term Rental (STR)? A Short-Term Rental is a residential dwelling unit or a bedroom within a residential dwelling unit that is rented...