Houston lets a tenant register a short term rental for the unit they lease, with a signed declaration from the owner. This week we scored 1,469 house and townhouse listings, and 304 had been on the market 60 days or more.
Houston, TX
Week of Oct 28, 2026
Real Houston rows. House numbers and contacts hidden.
Short term rentals need a Certificate of Registration from the city’s Administration & Regulatory Affairs department. The city’s FAQ lists a $275 application fee plus an administrative fee.
The city’s FAQ says a tenant who subleases must apply for the unit’s registration, with a declaration from the owner granting permission. That is exactly the yes you are calling for.
The owner also declares the rental does not break covenants, HOA rules, deed restrictions or the lease. Ask about these on the first call.
Checked Oct 31, 2026. Rules and fees change, so check with the city before you sign anything. Not legal advice.
Owners whose home has sat for months, is priced above the street, or just had a price cut. The sheet ranks every listing by those signals each week, with the contact and an opening line.
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