Weatherford, Texas

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Parker County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$400 initial application; $400 renewal every 2 years
RenewalEvery 2 years (June 1 of the following even numbered year)
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Capno more than 25% of total residential units on the block face
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Allowed in single-family homes (or parts of them) in residential zoning districts (RE, SF 8.5, SF 7.5, R1, R2, R3) and in existing single-family homes within commercial zoning districts (C1, C2); not allowed on lake lots; planned development districts must explicitly permit STRs

Official Sources

Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Weatherford, Texas

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Weatherford, Texas are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $400 initial application; $400).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Weatherford, Texas?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $400 initial application; $400.

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

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