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ADU Rental Restrictions: Frisco vs McKinney

How do adu rental restrictions rules compare between Frisco, TX and McKinney, TX?

Frisco and McKinney have similar restriction levels.

Frisco, TX

Collin County

Heavy Restrictions

Frisco's single-family zoning prohibits renting an accessory guest house as a separate household. Where an SUP permits a true ADU, long-term (30+ days) rental is allowed if owner-occupancy continues. Short-term rentals (under 30 days) are subject to Hotel Occupancy Tax collection under TX Tax Code Ch. 156/351 and any local STR rules. Texas SB 987 (2023) was vetoed; STR preemption remains unresolved.

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McKinney, TX

Collin County

Heavy Restrictions

McKinney's single-family zoning prohibits renting an accessory guest house as a separate household. Where an SUP permits a true second unit, long-term (30+ days) rental is allowed if owner-occupancy continues. Short-term rentals (under 30 days) are subject to McKinney's short-term rental regulations and Hotel Occupancy Tax. Texas SB 987 (2023) was vetoed; STR preemption remains unresolved.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactFriscoMcKinney
SF ZoningNo separate rental householdNo separate rental household
Long-Term (30+ days)OK if SUP + owner-occupiedOK if SUP + owner-occupied
STR Threshold<30 days<30 days
State HOT6% under TX Tax Code Ch. 156-
Municipal HOTFrisco local HOT under Ch. 351-
Rent ControlPreempted by TX LGC §214.902Preempted by TX LGC §214.902
Hotel Occupancy Tax-State 6% + McKinney 7%

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Frisco FAQ

What about Airbnb in Frisco?

Short-term rentals (<30 days) require collection and remittance of Hotel Occupancy Tax — 6% state HOT under TX Tax Code Ch. 156 and the City's local HOT under Ch. 351. The underlying unit must be a legal dwelling — an unauthorized accessory rental remains a zoning violation regardless of tax compliance. Long-term rental (30+ days) is permitted only where an SUP allows the second unit and owner-occupancy continues.

Are there rent caps in Frisco?

No, and Frisco cannot adopt them. Texas Local Government Code §214.902 expressly preempts municipal rent control. The Texas Property Code Chapter 92 governs landlord-tenant relationships including notice periods, security deposits, and eviction.

McKinney FAQ

Can I rent my McKinney accessory structure?

Generally no in single-family zoning — the accessory structure cannot be a separate rental household. Where a Specific Use Permit has authorized a true ADU, long-term rental (30+ days) is allowed with continued owner-occupancy of either unit.

What about Airbnb in McKinney?

Short-term rentals (<30 days) require McKinney STR registration, a 24-hour local contact, and collection of Hotel Occupancy Tax (state 6% under Tax Code Ch. 156 + McKinney 7% local HOT under Tax Code Ch. 351). The underlying unit must be a legal dwelling — an unauthorized accessory rental remains a zoning violation.

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