Tiki Island, Texas
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Galveston County
Prohibited
STR Status
Permit: Not Required
500 ftBuffer Distance
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNo
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap500 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- STRs prohibited in residential lots; also prohibited in condominium district, town home district, neighborhood commercial district, multi-use commercial district, and commercial zones D and E
Official Sources
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 10, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Tiki Island, Texas
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Tiki Island, Texas are prohibited.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Tiki Island, Texas?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are prohibited in Tiki Island, Texas.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Tiki Island?
No STR permit is required.
Where do these Tiki Island short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Tiki Island'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 Tiki Island, Galveston County, or Texas authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.