Fort Worth's short-term rental ordinance (Ord. 26005-02-2023, codified as Article XIII of the registration chapter) requires operators to carry liability insurance and provide proof to the city as part of registration.
Under Article XIII (Short-Term Rental Registration) of the Fort Worth Code, every STR operator must register with the city, pay the initial $150 fee (annual renewal $100), provide proof of Hotel Occupancy Tax registration, and maintain liability insurance covering short-term rental use. Reporting from the 2023 ordinance package and current city guidance indicates required limits of at least $500,000 per occurrence. STRs are restricted to mixed-use and commercial zoning districts following the February 2023 ordinance, so residential-zone hosts are generally ineligible regardless of insurance.
Operating without registration or required insurance is grounds for permit denial, revocation, and Class C misdemeanor citations under Article XIII. Continued operation after revocation is treated as a separate offense each day.
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