Richland Hills, Texas

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Tarrant County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026

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

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOThotel occupancy tax applies

Official Sources

Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Richland Hills, Texas

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Richland Hills, Texas are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of hotel occupancy tax applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Richland Hills, Texas?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Richland Hills, Texas.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Richland Hills?

A short-term rental permit is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Richland Hills?

Short-term rentals in Richland Hills are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of hotel occupancy tax .

Where do these Richland Hills short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Richland Hills'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 Richland Hills, Tarrant County, or Texas authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.