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Council approves first reading of short-term rental registration ordinance; fee set at $25 annually
Summary
Council approved first reading of an ordinance requiring short-term rental (STR) operators in Bastrop to register with the city, provide local 24-hour contact information and collect hotel occupancy taxes. Staff removed proposed mandatory inspections after public feedback; annual registration will cost $25 and a registration sticker is optional.
The Bastrop City Council on Feb. 11 approved the first reading of an ordinance that would require operators of short-term rentals (STRs) inside city limits to register annually with the city.
The ordinance establishes a $25 annual registration fee and requires property address, operator contact information, any affiliated marketing platforms and a local 24-hour contact person to receive urgent notifications. Staff said the registration is intended to improve life-safety…
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