Rockwall, Texas

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Rockwall County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $500.00
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
$500.00License Cost

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$500.00
Renewal3 years
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Max Nights Per Yearless than 30 consecutive days per stay
Density / Distance CapNon-owner-occupied STRs must be located at least 1,000 feet from another non-owner-occupied STR; apartments/condominiums limited to 5% of total units per parcel
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Non-owner-occupied STRs must be at least 1,000 feet from another non-owner-occupied STR; exceptions available via Specific Use Permit

Official Sources

rockwall.com/documents/BI/STR/Short-Term%20Rentals%20Ordinance%20No.%2024-10%20with%20UDC%20Article%2004%20-%20Permissible%20Uses.pdf
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Rockwall, Texas

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Rockwall, Texas are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $500.00).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Rockwall, Texas?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Rockwall?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $500.00.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Rockwall?

Yes — Rockwall sets a cap of 30 rental nights per year.

Where do these Rockwall short-term rental rules come from?

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