Corpus Christi Short-Term Rentals: Registration Rules Rules (2026)

The Corpus Christi STR ordinance (adopted June 2022, Unified Development Code amendment) requires every property rented for less than 30 consecutive days and not less than 12 hours to register with the city. Registration is completed through the GovOS portal at corpuschristi.munirevs.com. The $250 annual fee applies to all registrations, which are valid for the calendar year and must be renewed each January. Required application materials include: owner, operator, and agent contact information; a floor plan identifying all sleeping areas, maximum guest count, evacuation routes, and fire extinguisher locations; the name and 24-hour phone number of a local contact person; and a sworn self-certification of compliance with insurance, fire safety, and all other STR standards. Permits are property-specific and non-transferable -- a new registration is required upon sale. The city has four dedicated STR code enforcement officers who verify compliance. Report unregistered STRs to STRComplaints@CorpusChristiTX.gov or (361) 226-7030.