Short Term Rentals

Short term rentals units are subject to inspection prior to issuance of a short-term rental operation permit. The inspection will include compliance with the 2018 Life Safety Code, 2018 International Fire Code, International Residential Code, and all applicable City of Clear Lake Shores Code of Ordinances. 

Click here to download the Short Term Rental Application Form

Please fill out and return application form to the Building Department at City Hall, 1006 South Shore Drive Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565. 

You can also submit the application via email to Assistant City Secretary at agalvan@clearlakeshores-tx.gov. Click here to download fillable form.

For additional information and to schedule an inspection, please contact the Building Department at 218-334-2799 Ext. 208.

STR Hotel Occupancy Quarterly Tax Due Dates

Pursuant to Chapter 74- Taxation, Article VI – Hotel Occupancy Tax of the Clear Lake Shores Municipal Code.
 
Report along with remittance are due on or before the last day of the month following the Quarterly period:
1st Qtr: Jan, Feb, Mar - due April 30th
2nd Qtr: Apr, May, June - due July 31st
3rd Qtr: July, Aug, Sep - due October 31st 
4th Qtr: Oct, Nov Dec - due January 31st 

Download the Hotel Occupancy Tax Quarterly Remittance Form