River Oaks, 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
License Cost$200.00 permit fee plus $100.00 inspection fee
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stay1 (minimum 24 hours)
Max Nights Per Year30 days per stay (not per year)
Density / Distance Cap12.5% of total residential units per block or multi-unit building; at least one STR permitted per block regardless
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Only in zoning districts where residential use is lawful

Official Sources

riveroakstx.com/doc/ShortTermRentalOrdinance2023F.pdf
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in River Oaks, Texas

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in River Oaks, Texas are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $200.00 permit fee plus $100.0).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in River Oaks, Texas?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in River Oaks?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $200.00 permit fee plus $100.0.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in River Oaks?

Yes — River Oaks sets a minimum stay of 1 night and a cap of 30 rental nights per year.

Where do these River Oaks short-term rental rules come from?

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