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3 strikes, you’re out: New Galveston ordinance aims to prevent disturbances at short-term rentals

A newly adopted Galveston ordinance gives city officials a tougher tool to curb disturbances at short‑term rentals: three ...

What Galveston is doing to push back against short-term rental properties

GALVESTON, Texas — Relief is on the way to some Galveston neighborhoods dealing with short-term rental issues. Thursday night, the Galveston City Council approved an ordinance to tighten regulations ...
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City of Galveston now accepting rental assistance applications to alleviate COVID-19 hardships

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The City of Galveston announced it is set to begin accepting applications today for a rental assistance program to help those who have faced financial hardship caused by the ...
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Galveston City Council approves stricter short-term rental ordinance with three-strike rule

The new regulations come after short-term rental occupants have been accused of committing crimes, creating parking and noise ...
Texas Monthly

Hurricanes Couldn’t Destroy Galveston’s Spirit. The Vacation Rental Boom Just Might.

In the decade that she’s lived in Galveston, Cody Wright has become accustomed to a familiar routine each time a hurricane batters the city. As soon as it’s safe, she ventures into the streets to ...
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City of Galveston to begin accepting applications for rental assistance Monday, Aug. 10

GALVESTON, Texas — The city of Galveston will begin accepting applications Monday for a rental assistance program to help those who have faced financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The ...