Forney, Texas
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Kaufman County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Processing: Varies
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
License Cost$300 per single-family unit annually; $15 per multi-family unit annually
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Est. Processing TimeVaries
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Official Sources
Data confidence: 70%Last updated: June 8, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Forney, Texas
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Forney, Texas are allowed with a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Forney, Texas?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Forney, Texas.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Forney?
The fee is $300 per single-family unit an.
Where do these Forney short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Forney'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 Forney, Kaufman County, or Texas authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.