Performance indicators for the Kemah short-term rental market based on reliable data.
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The highest-performing listings in Kemah.
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Challenging to Investors
STRs are technically legal but constrained by zoning restrictions and strict operational caps (occupancy/parking limits), high permit costs ($450) with mandatory inspections, and active enforcement including fines up to $400/day and permit suspension after violations, creating significant compliance risk.
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STR specialist · Kemah, TX
Kemah ( KEE-mə) is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, southeast of Houston along west Galveston Bay. The city's population was 1,773 at the 2010 census, down from 2,330 at the 2000 census. Located in Galveston County, Kemah's main industry is shipping. Originally a small fishing town, the city has become a tourist destination for the area's restaurants and attractions, which are contained within the Kemah Entertainment District. In 2012 Kemah was ranked the top tourism spot in the Greater Houston area.