Grapevine STR registrations may limit the number of bookings, guests, or nights per year in some districts. Stays of 30 or more consecutive days are generally exempt from short-term rental regulation.
Grapevine short-term rentals are defined as stays under 30 consecutive nights, consistent with Texas Tax Code 156.001 hotel occupancy framework. Rentals of 30 or more consecutive nights are considered long-term leases and are not subject to STR registration or hotel occupancy tax. Some STR registrations impose caps on the number of bookings per month, total rental nights per year, or unique guest turnovers to limit neighborhood disruption, though caps are often tied to specific overlay districts or non-owner-occupied rentals. Owner-occupied STRs (room rentals within a primary residence) may face different rules than whole-house non-owner-occupied rentals. Operators should check their registration conditions and the current ordinance version for any annual night limits. Call Planning at (817) 410-3154.
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