Cameron County sets no annual night cap on short-term rentals, and cannot. South Padre Island — a year-round tourism market — imposes no cap on the number of rented nights either; STRs may operate all year provided they stay licensed and remit taxes.
Some cities limit how many nights per year a property may be rented short-term. Cameron County has no such rule because it lacks zoning authority. South Padre Island, whose economy depends on vacation rentals, does not cap rented nights; a licensed STR may operate throughout the year. What matters instead is maintaining the annual city license, filing monthly Hotel Occupancy Tax reports, keeping the 24/7 local contact, and complying with occupancy, parking, and noise standards. Always confirm current terms with the City, since SPI has amended its STR ordinance several times.
There is no night-cap penalty because no cap exists; enforcement targets unlicensed operation, unpaid tax, and conduct violations, which carry fines up to $2,000 per day on South Padre Island.
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