Permit Requirements: Fort Worth vs Haltom City

Do I need a permit to run a short-term rental in Fort Worth?

Yes. Fort Worth requires every short-term rental (a rental of 1 to 29 consecutive days) to be registered with the City under Code of Ordinances Chapter 7, Article XIII. Initial registration is $150, annual renewal is $100, and the registration must be renewed each year. Operators must also confirm that the property's zoning allows short-term rental use, since residential districts are off-limits under the Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance.

Can I run an Airbnb in a Fort Worth residential neighborhood?

No. Fort Worth's Zoning Ordinance and Chapter 7, Article XIII prohibit short-term rentals in residential zoning districts (including A-#, AR, B, R1, R2, CR, C, D, and UR). STRs are only permitted by right in mixed-use, form-based, commercial, and industrial districts. The residential ban was upheld by a Texas state district court in 2024. Operating an STR in a residential district is a Class C misdemeanor with fines up to $2,000 per day.

How much does Fort Worth STR registration cost and what taxes apply?

The initial Short-Term Rental Registration fee is $150 and the annual renewal is $100. In addition, operators must collect and remit the City of Fort Worth 9% Hotel Occupancy Tax and the State of Texas 6% Hotel Occupancy Tax on every booking. Marketplace facilitators such as Airbnb may collect some of these taxes; operators are responsible for verifying coverage and remitting any uncollected portion directly.

Does Haltom City require a short-term rental license?

As of early 2026 Haltom City does not have a standalone STR licensing ordinance. Operators should confirm current requirements with the Planning Department before listing, since ordinances can change. General property maintenance, occupancy, and hotel tax rules still apply.

Do I need to collect hotel occupancy tax on my Haltom City Airbnb?

Yes. Rentals under 30 consecutive days are subject to the Texas 6 percent state hotel occupancy tax and the Haltom City 7 percent local tax. Airbnb may remit state tax automatically but operators typically must register and remit local tax themselves.

Can my HOA stop me from renting my Haltom City home on Airbnb?

Possibly. Texas Property Code Section 202.018 limits but does not fully eliminate HOA authority over STRs. Pre-2021 deed restrictions explicitly prohibiting transient rentals can generally be enforced. Review your HOA declaration before listing.