Short-Term Rentals in Keller, TX

Keller maintains 46 local ordinances across all categories, and 4 of those deal specifically with short-term rentals. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Keller falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Night Caps

Keller treats stays under 30 days as STRs subject to HOT but sets no city minimum-night rule. Most Keller HOAs require 30-day minimum rentals, effectively prohibiting short stays.

Key details: City Min Nights: None set. STR Definition: Under 30 days. Typical HOA Min: 30 days. Common Stricter HOAs: 6 or 12 months. Tax Threshold: 30 consecutive days to same guest.

No direct city minimum-stay penalty exists. HOA violations of minimum-stay CCRs may result in fines, attorney fees, and injunctive relief under Texas Property Code 202.004.

The rules around night caps in Keller lean permissive, but that does not mean anything goes.

Taxes & Fees

Texas charges 6 percent state HOT on stays under 30 days (Tax Code 156) and Keller adds a 7 percent local HOT (Chapter 351). Operators must collect and remit both regardless of platform.

Key details: State HOT Rate: 6 percent. Keller Local HOT: 7 percent. Combined Rate: 13 percent. 30-Day Exemption: Long stays exempt. Airbnb Collects: State portion only.

Failure to remit Texas state HOT is subject to penalties up to 10 percent of tax plus interest under Tax Code 156.202. Keller local HOT delinquency triggers late fees, interest, and possible civil collection action.

This is not one of those rules that cities tend to ignore. Keller actively enforces its taxes & fees requirements.

Noise Rules

STRs in Keller are subject to the 2015 noise ordinance with quiet hours 10 PM to 7 AM weekdays and 10 PM to 10 AM weekends. Guest complaints can trigger warnings and fines to the owner.

Key details: Weekday Quiet: 10 PM to 7 AM. Weekend Quiet: 10 PM to 10 AM. Fine Range: 100 to 2,000 dollars. Standard: Reasonable noise plus quiet hours. Liable Party: Property owner.

Noise citations carry fines from 100 to 2,000 dollars per incident set by the Keller Municipal Court. HOA fines may stack separately.

If you are coming from a city with tighter rules, you will find Keller gives residents more flexibility on noise rules.

Short-Term Rental Permits

Keller has no dedicated STR registration program, and STRs are not a listed permitted use in residential UDC zones. Most Keller HOA covenants also prohibit rentals under 30 days.

Key details: Registration Program: None currently. STR Zoning Status: Not a listed permitted use. HOA Restrictions: Common in Keller subdivisions. Enforcement: Complaint-driven. Long-Term Rentals: 30+ days allowed.

Zoning violations are Class C misdemeanors with fines up to 500 dollars per day under Keller Code of Ordinances Chapter 1. HOA violations may include fines, attorney fees, and equitable relief under the CCRs.

The Bottom Line

Compared to many U.S. cities, Keller gives residents more room on short-term rentals. 2 of the 4 rules here are rated permissive. But permissive does not mean unregulated. There are still requirements, and the city does enforce them when violations are reported.

All of the above reflects Keller's municipal code as of our last review. If you need specifics on fines, exemptions, or filing requirements, the detailed ordinance pages linked above have the full breakdown.