Dallas vs Fort Worth
How do registration rules rules compare between Dallas, TX and Fort Worth, TX?
Dallas and Fort Worth have similar restriction levels.
Dallas, TX
Dallas County
All short-term rentals in Dallas must be registered with the city annually and registered for Hotel Occupancy Tax collection through the MUNIRevs portal. As of late 2023, a court injunction paused enforcement of new zoning and registration requirements, but existing rules remain in effect.
View full Dallas rules →Fort Worth, TX
Tarrant County
Fort Worth adopted a short-term rental ordinance in 2023 requiring all STRs to register with the city, collect Hotel Occupancy Tax, and limit most whole-home rentals to specific zoning districts.
View full Fort Worth rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Dallas | Fort Worth |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | Annual, required | Required; number on all listings |
| Tax Portal | MUNIRevs | - |
| Court Injunction | Dec 2023, paused new rules | - |
| Existing Rules | Still enforced | - |
| Adopted | - | February 2023 |
| Zoning Restriction | - | Whole-home STRs banned in most single-family zones |
| City HOT Rate | - | 9% |
| State HOT | - | 6% under Tax Code Ch. 351 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Dallas FAQ
Do I need to register my Dallas Airbnb?
Yes. All STRs must be registered with the city annually and registered for HOT collection through the MUNIRevs portal.
Are Dallas STR rules still being enforced?
Existing rules for property standards, noise, nuisances, and hotel occupancy tax remain enforced. New 2023 zoning and registration rules are paused by court injunction.
Fort Worth FAQ
Can I run an Airbnb in a Fort Worth single-family neighborhood?
Only as an owner-occupied room rental. Whole-home non-owner-occupied STRs are generally prohibited in single-family zoning districts under the 2023 ordinance.
What taxes do Fort Worth STRs collect?
Operators must collect the 9% city Hotel Occupancy Tax and the 6% Texas state HOT under Tax Code Chapter 351, for a combined 15% rate.
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