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.
Effective July 1, 2022, Ordinance No. 1611 requires every short-term rental property to register with the City of Pearland before being offered for stays under 30 days. Owners apply through the GovOS Short-Term Rentals platform, pay a $75 non-refundable application fee plus a $100 Fire Marshal inspection fee, and remit Hotel Occupancy Taxes. Permits are tied to a specific property and owner; they cannot be transferred when the property is sold. Occupancy is limited to two adults per bedroom plus two additional adults.
Operating without a permit can result in citations, fines, and revocation of the ability to list the property. Failure to remit hotel occupancy tax incurs penalties and interest.
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