Corpus Christi, Texas

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Nueces County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$250 (annual); $50 for remainder of 2022
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNo
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap15% of the block face for Type 2 (non-owner/operator occupied) STRs
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Not permitted in single-family zoning districts within the Padre/Mustang Island ADP

Official Sources

corpuschristitx.gov/department-directory/development-services/short-term-rentals-str/
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Corpus Christi, Texas

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Corpus Christi, Texas are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $250 (annual); $50 for remaind).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Corpus Christi, Texas?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Corpus Christi?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $250 (annual); $50 for remaind.

Where do these Corpus Christi short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Corpus Christi's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Corpus Christi, Nueces County, or Texas authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.