Frequently Asked Questions

The Residential Rental Property License Ordinance was adopted by the City Council on November 20, 2007 (Ord. 1660).

This program provides a benefit to the tenant, owner and community. It ensures that tenants have safe and sanitary conditions to live in. The owner benefits from having maintenance issues addressed before they become serious costly repairs. Furthermore, owners that reside out of the area will benefit from having their properties inspected annually. The community will benefit because this will preserve and improve rental properties and, as a result, our neighborhoods.

No. Rental property owners pay a license fee that pays for all aspects of this program.

Yes. All rental properties must obtain a license and receive an exterior inspection annually.

Rental properties without a license are subject to a fine up to $500 per offense. Each day can be considered as a separate offense.

Yes.

For exterior inspections:

• Exterior inspections do not need to be scheduled. These are conducted annually by the City and do not require the attendance of the owner or renter.

For interior inspections:

• Interior inspections can be scheduled
  • Online: Rental Licensing Inspection Request Form
  • Call: 281-275-2785
  • Email: rentalprogram@sugarlandtx.gov
• Please note: The owner and/or tenant are required to provide access/entry into the structure.

The property owner is responsible to for paying fees associated with the rental licensing program.

Yes, each property owners’ name and contact information must be provided on the application form. In addition, the contact information for any property management company overseeing the rental property must also be provided.

A renewal application must be completed first. Once you log into the online portal and select “renew” on the license, the invoice will generate, and you will be able to pay online.