STR rules by city / Dallas, TX
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Dallas, TX short-term-rental rules
Dallas adopted an STR registration ordinance under City Code Chapter 42B requiring a valid registration before operating or advertising a short-term rental; the $404.00 annual fee is set by ordinance. Note: enforcement has been under a temporary court injunction since December 6, 2023 while litigation continues.
What does Dallas, TX require?
Dallas adopted an STR registration ordinance under City Code Chapter 42B requiring a valid registration before operating or advertising a short-term rental; the $404.00 annual fee is set by ordinance. Note: enforcement has been under a temporary court injunction since December 6, 2023 while litigation continues.
How much is the Dallas permit fee?
$404.00 annual registration fee (Sec. 42B-5(c)). Reinspection fee (if required) is $234.00; fees are non-refundable.
How often do I renew?
Annual. Registration expires on the earlier of one year after the registration date or when ownership of the property changes (Sec. 42B-5(b)).
What else should I know?
- Enforcement of the ordinance has been under a temporary court injunction since December 6, 2023; the City is not enforcing registration or zoning rules while litigation continues.
- No owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement in the registration ordinance.
- Maximum occupancy is three people per bedroom with a total occupancy of 12 (Sec. 42B-12(a)); minimum rental period is two nights.
Source: City of Dallas adopted STR Regulations Ordinance (Ch. 42B), Resolution 23-0833 (dallascityhall.com). Verified as of July 5, 2026. Rules change, so confirm the current requirement with your city before you submit.
Dallas, TX short-term-rental permit questions
- Do I need a permit to run a short-term rental in Dallas, TX?
- Dallas adopted an STR registration ordinance under City Code Chapter 42B requiring a valid registration before operating or advertising a short-term rental; the $404.00 annual fee is set by ordinance. Note: enforcement has been under a temporary court injunction since December 6, 2023 while litigation continues.
- How much does a Dallas short-term-rental permit cost?
- $404.00 annual registration fee (Sec. 42B-5(c)). Reinspection fee (if required) is $234.00; fees are non-refundable.
- How often do I renew my Dallas short-term-rental registration?
- Annual. Registration expires on the earlier of one year after the registration date or when ownership of the property changes (Sec. 42B-5(b)).
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