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Rental Property Rules in Grapevine, TX (2026)

1 verified rental property rules for Grapevine, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Rent Control

Grapevine does not have rent control. Texas state law (Local Government Code 214.902) preempts Texas cities from enacting rent control ordinances on private residential property, except in limited circumstances tied to a declared housing emergency with gubernatorial approval. Landlord-tenant matters are governed by Texas Property Code Chapter 92.

Grapevine Rent Control Rules

Few Restrictions

Tex. Local Government Code Sec. 214.902 (Rent Control)

Sec. 214.902. RENT CONTROL. (a) The governing body of a municipality may, by ordinance, establish rent control if:(1) the governing body finds that a housing emergency exists due to a disaster as defined by Section 418.004, Government Code; and(2) the governor approves the ordinance.(b) The governing body shall continue or discontinue rent control in the same manner that the governor con...

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