Garland, TX Short-Term Rentals: Night Caps (2026)
Key Facts
- Hours/Times
- No city-imposed annual night cap in Garland
- Hours/Times
- Single-family zoning may limit hotel-style operations
- Hours/Times
- HOA rules in Firewheel/Bradfield/Camelot often prohibit STRs
- Fees/Costs
- Hotel Occupancy Tax owed regardless of operating frequency
- Penalties
- Persistent nuisance can trigger zoning enforcement
Summary
Garland does not impose a city-wide cap on the number of nights a short-term rental can operate per year; HOA rules and zoning are the main constraints.
Sec. 156.101. EXCEPTION--PERMANENT RESIDENT. This chapter does not impose a tax on a person who has the right to use or possess a room in a hotel for at least 30 consecutive days, so long as there is no interruption of payment for the period. Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1686, ch. 389, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 328, Sec. 4, eff. Aug. 26, 1991.
Sec. 156.102. EXCEPTION--RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, OR EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION. (a) This chapter does not impose a tax on a corporation or association that is organized and operated exclusively for a religious, charitable, or educational purpose if no part of the net earnings of the corporation or association inure
Full Breakdown
As of the current ordinances, the City of Garland has not adopted a per-year night limit on short-term rentals. STRs may operate year-round subject to nuisance, parking, occupancy, and tax-collection rules. Properties in single-family residential zoning districts (R-1, R-5, R-6, R-7) may face challenges if neighbors complain that the use is functioning as a hotel rather than a residence; the city has occasionally pursued zoning enforcement in such cases. HOA covenants in master-planned areas like Firewheel, Bradfield Estates, and Camelot frequently restrict or prohibit rentals shorter than 30 days. Operators should confirm both city zoning conformance and HOA rules before committing to year-round availability.
Violations & Fines
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Garland code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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