Houston, TX · Harris County
Property Owner Authorization & Acknowledgement
Property owners complete this form to authorize a short-term rental and acknowledge applicable property restrictions for the listed address.
What this form is
This form records a property owner’s permission to operate a short-term rental at the listed address and acknowledgment of applicable restrictions. It asks for the rental address, owner information, and a signed declaration; all owners must be listed. Entity owners must provide information about an authorized representative and copies of documents establishing the entity and showing it is in good standing.
Who needs it
Owners of a property proposed for use as a short-term rental complete this form, listing all owners and providing entity documents when applicable.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document has no notary block; the signer signs and dates the declaration, which states that it is made under penalty of perjury.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Property Owner Authorization & Acknowledgement PDF.
- 2
Complete the Owner Information
Enter the short-term rental address and information for all property owners; complete the individual or entity section as applicable.
- 3
Gather Entity Documents
If the owner is an entity, provide documents establishing the entity and showing it is in good standing, as well as authorized representative information.
- 4
Sign and Submit
Sign the declaration and submit the completed form to the city department named on it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Property Owner Authorization form do?
- It records an owner’s permission to operate a short-term rental at the listed address and acknowledgment of restrictions that apply to the property.
- Who must be listed on the form?
- All owners of the short-term rental must be listed. Entity owners must also provide information about an authorized representative and the specified entity documents.
- Do I need a notary for the Property Owner Authorization form?
- No. The form has no notary block; the signer signs and dates a declaration stating it is made under penalty of perjury.
- How do I submit the Property Owner Authorization form?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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