Forest Hill, Texas
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Tarrant County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Capno short-term rental within 500 feet of another short-term rental
Parking RequiredYes
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Official Sources
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 9, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Forest Hill, Texas
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Forest Hill, Texas are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Forest Hill, Texas?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Forest Hill, Texas.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Forest Hill?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these Forest Hill short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Forest Hill'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 Forest Hill, Tarrant County, or Texas authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.