ry 1, 2027, the City of Houston says it will begin notifying short-term rental platforms to remove listings that do not have a certificate of registration.

The planned enforcement step is aimed at addressing unregistered properties, but questions remain about how the city will ensure registered rentals comply with occupancy requirements and other rules.

For now, the shooting underscores the consequences of violence at large gatherings and the challenges of regulating homes rented for short-term stays.