What is a short-term rental (STR)?
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A short-term rental is a property that rents out all or a portion of a residential dwelling unit for a period of less than 30 days and not less than 12 hours.
What is the difference between a short-term rental, a hotel, and a bed & breakfast?
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A short-term rental is a property that rents out all or a portion of a residential dwelling unit for a period of less than 30 days and not less than 12 hours.
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A hotel is a building in which members of the public obtain sleeping accommodations for consideration, or the cost of a room ordinarily used for sleeping. The term includes a hotel, motel, tourist home, tourist house, tourist court, lodging house, inn, rooming house, or bed and breakfast.
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A bed and breakfast home is a private, owner-occupied residence that offers sleeping accommodations to not more than 10 lodgers. A bed and breakfast home is not a single-family house.
- All three (3) are required to submit the Hotel Occupancy Tax but only Short-Term Rentals are required to register for a permit to operate.
Where are short-term rentals allowed?
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Type 1 (owner/operator occupied STR): an STR that is the primary residence of the owner/operator. These are allowed throughout the city with no restrictions with the exception of Padre/Mustang Island (see last bullet).
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Type 2 (non-owner/operator occupied STR): an STR that is not the primary residence of the owner/operator. These STRs are limited to 15% of the block face and will be awarded on a first come, first served basis with the exception of Padre/Mustang Island (see last bullet).
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Exception: STRs are not permitted in single-family zoning districts within the Padre/Mustang Island ADP.
How can I check my zoning?
- To check your zoning, use the STR Interactive Zoning Map Tool on the main STR website, www.cctexas.com/str.
How can I apply for a short-term rental permit?
- Click this link to be taken to the MuniRevs portal to submit your application, fee, and register to submit your Hotel Occupancy Taxes (HOT).
What do I need for the application?
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A list of all owners, operators, and agents (if applicable) of the short-term rental including names, addresses, current email addresses, and telephone numbers.
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A sketch of the floor plan that identifies sleeping areas, proposed maximum number of guests, evacuation route(s), and location of fire extinguisher(s).
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The name, address, and 24-hour telephone number of a contact person (owner, operator, or designated agent) who shall be responsible and authorized to respond to complaints concerning the use of the STR.
- A sworn, self-certification that the owner of the STR has met and will continue to comply with the standards and other requirements including but not limited to: maintenance of insurance coverage and annual inspections of required fire extinguishers in compliance with the city’s current fire code.
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The permit fee (accepted via debit/credit card through the online portal).
How much is the permit fee?
- The permit fee for the remainder of 2022 is $50. The permit fee for 2023 is $250.
How long are the registration permits valid?
- STR permits are valid for the calendar year and must be renewed every January to remain compliant.
Who do I contact for questions about the application or registration process?
- The City of Corpus Christi has contracted with MUNIRevs to administer the STR Permit application. Whether you have a question about your account or technical questions about how to do something in MUNIRevs, please reach out to the MUNIRevs support team at support@munirevs.com or call 311 and select option 6. MUNIRevs can reach out to the City on your behalf if further assistance is needed with one of your questions.
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For general questions about the Short-Term Rentals registration process please send an email to STRregistration@cctexas.com or call (361) 826-3240.
How do I report an STR that is illegally operating or violating a city ordinance?
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Citizens can report potential violations to Code Enforcement online (see link below) or by calling 311.
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www.cctexas.com/services/public-safety/report-code-violations
