Anatomy of Short Term Rental Offenses on a Tourist Island

Where: South Padre Island

How are property owners notified before fines? 2 rounds of notices

What fines can be imposed?

•  $1,000 a day for a first offense
• $1,500 per day for each additional offense

What fees are imposed to establish a short term rental on South Padre Island?

• annual licenses cost $200 for hosted rentals
• $400 for unhosted rentals
• $100 fire safety inspection fee
• $20 processing fee

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