Dallas limits STR occupancy to no more than 12 occupants per rental unit, with a maximum of three occupants per bedroom.
Dallas short-term rental regulations cap occupancy at 12 persons per rental unit. A further limit of three occupants per bedroom applies. These limits are designed to minimize noise, parking, and safety impacts on surrounding residential neighborhoods. Hosts are responsible for enforcing occupancy limits and may be held liable for violations. The occupancy limits apply regardless of the size of the property.
Exceeding occupancy limits may result in complaints and enforcement action. Persistent violations may affect the property's STR registration status.
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Dallas has no city ordinance specifying installation dates, removal deadlines, or brightness limits for residential holiday light displays. Amplified outdoor...
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