Cedar Hill STR operators must carry at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance covering short-term rental use and provide proof at registration. Platform-provided host coverage (e.g., AirCover) may satisfy the requirement if it meets the limit.
Cedar Hill's short-term rental registration requires proof of commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence specifically covering short-term rental activity. A standard homeowners HO-3 policy generally excludes business/commercial use and will not satisfy the requirement; operators typically need to add a STR endorsement, switch to a landlord/short-term-rental policy (e.g., Proper, Slice, Steadily), or rely on platform-provided host protection (Airbnb AirCover for Hosts $1M, Vrbo Liability Insurance $1M) that meets the limit. Proof must list the rental address and be uploaded with the annual STR registration; a renewal is required when the policy lapses. Texas Property Code Ch. 92 governs typical residential leases but does not preempt city STR insurance requirements. Operators should also verify HOA master-policy implications in associations like Lake Ridge or High Pointe.
STR registration denial or revocation for failure to maintain proof of insurance; the city may immediately suspend the listing if a lapse is reported. Operating an STR without registration is a Class C misdemeanor up to $500/day.
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