Dallas, Texas
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Dallas County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Min Stay: 2
2Min. Night Stay
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Minimum Night Stay2
Density / Distance Cap3% of rentable units in multifamily/multiple-family zoning districts (structures >20 units); 20% in nonresidential zoning districts (structures >20 units); 0 in structures with 20 or fewer rentable units
Parking RequiredYes
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Official Sources
Data confidence: 85%Last updated: June 7, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Dallas, Texas
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Dallas, Texas are allowed with a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Dallas, Texas?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Dallas, Texas.
Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Dallas?
Yes — Dallas sets a minimum stay of 2 nights.
Where do these Dallas short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Dallas'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 Dallas, Dallas County, or Texas authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.