Report an STR Violation

Learn more about reporting a Short Term Rental (STR) if you suspect it is unpermitted or if it is causing other problems.

Unpermitted STR

Step 1.Report a Suspected Unpermitted STR

All STRs are required to have a permit. 

Report Online

You may also use one of the following options:

Report to 311

To report a violation for a short term rental operating without a permit:

Report by Email

Use our contact form and include the following information:

  • property address
  • if available, the active listing as shown on the advertising website (like Airbnb, VRBO, Homeaway)
Report to Avenu 24 Hour Contact
Call 855-431-4818.

Step 2.Inspection Process

When you report this issue:

  1. The complaint is forwarded to the Code Enforcement Section.
  2. An inspection will take place within three days.
  3. A 14-day notice will be issued for an observed violation.
  4. If the violation has not been corrected at the time of reinspection, a citation is issued. It will be for up to $500 per day the property remains in violation of the STR ordinance.

Problems With an STR

Step 1.Report a Problem

To report a problem with an existing STR, here are a few helpful numbers:

Noise
  1. Call 210-207-SAPD (210-207-7273).
  2. Obtain a case number and email it to us
Trash
Call 3-1-1 or 210-207-6000.
Parking

Call 210-207-SAPD (210-207-7273)  to report any of the following:

  • street parking concerns
  • blocking driveways
  • parking on private property
  • parking too close to intersections
  • parked vehicles impeding traffic on city streets

Step 2.24 Hour Contact

To access, please do the following steps:

  1. Go to the STR Activity Report and Map.
  2. Click on "Active STR Index" to see list.