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Celina, TX Rental Property Rules: Rental Registration (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Permit required
Annual, per dwelling unit
Filing deadline
February 15th each year
Multifamily start
January 2021
Single-family/duplex start
January 2022
Inspection
At each tenant change

Summary

Celina requires every rental dwelling owner to obtain an annual rental registration permit before renting the unit.

All owners of a dwelling unit or a multifamily rental building shall obtain a rental registration permit issued under the provisions of this section. ... A property owner who rents a dwelling unit knowing that a rental registration permit has not been issued for that dwelling or building or who knows that the permit issued has been revoked commits an offense each day the dwelling or building is occupied by a tenant.

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Full Breakdown

Owners of any dwelling unit or multifamily rental building in Celina must obtain a rental registration permit each calendar year, filed by February 15th, before renting to a tenant. Renting without a valid permit, or after one has been revoked, is a separate offense for each day the unit is occupied by a tenant. The city also runs a safety inspection at each tenant change under § 4.10.002, and a suspended or revoked permit blocks further rentals until violations are corrected and the property passes reinspection.

Violations & Fines

Renting without a valid permit is an offense per day occupied; the city can suspend or permanently revoke the permit for life-safety violations, uncorrected code violations, or unpaid city fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does every rental in Celina need a permit?
Yes: all dwelling units and multifamily rental buildings need an annual rental registration permit filed by February 15th.
What happens if I rent without one?
It's an offense for each day the unit is occupied by a tenant without a valid permit, and the permit can be permanently lost.
Can the city inspect my rental?
Yes: an exterior and interior safety inspection occurs at each tenant change, and code violations can trigger suspension or revocation.

Sources & Official References

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