Carrollton, Texas

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Denton County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredTax: 7%
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
7%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannually
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT7%

Official Sources

Data confidence: 85%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Carrollton, Texas

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Carrollton, Texas are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 7% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Carrollton, Texas?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Carrollton, Texas.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Carrollton?

A short-term rental permit is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Carrollton?

Short-term rentals in Carrollton are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 7%.

Where do these Carrollton short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Carrollton's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Carrollton, Denton County, or Texas authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.