North Richland Hills, TX Rental Property Rules: Rental Registration (2026)

NRH has not adopted a broad single-family rental registration ordinance as of this publication, unlike some Texas cities (Grand Prairie, Mesquite, and others) that have proactive rental inspection programs. Single-family rentals in NRH are subject to general building, fire, and property maintenance codes and must meet Texas Property Code Chapter 92 habitability standards including working plumbing, heating, smoke alarms (Property Code 92.251-92.262), deadbolts, door viewers, and other security devices. Multifamily properties (apartments, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes) must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from NRH Building Inspections before opening and must maintain it through periodic life-safety inspections performed by the NRH Fire Marshal. Short-term rentals (STRs) under 30 days have their own permitting requirements under the Zoning Ordinance in permitted zones. Property owners renting to Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher tenants must pass an HQS inspection through the administering housing authority. Complaints about rental property habitability can be filed with NRH Code Compliance at (817) 427-6650. Future changes to registration requirements could occur through city council action, and landlords should check current NRH policies before assuming ongoing exemption.