Fort Worth, TX Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Formula
- 2 per bedroom + 2 additional
- Hard Cap
- Typically 10 overnight guests
- Daytime Visitors
- Limited, no large gatherings
- Events
- Prohibited in residential zones
- Fine Range
- Up to $500/day
Summary
Fort Worth caps short-term rental occupancy at two guests per bedroom plus two additional, with a firm maximum often set at 10 guests per property regardless of bedroom count.
Sec. 92.010. OCCUPANCY LIMITS. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the maximum number of adults that a landlord may allow to occupy a dwelling is three times the number of bedrooms in the dwelling.(b) A landlord may allow an occupancy rate of more than three adult tenants per bedroom:(1) to the extent that the landlord is required by a state or federal fair housing law to allow a higher occupancy rate; or(2) if an adult whose occupancy causes a violation of Subsection (a) is seeking temporary sanctuary from family violence, as defined by Section 71.004, Family Code, for a period that does not exceed one month.
Full Breakdown
Under the 2023 Fort Worth STR ordinance, occupancy is limited to protect residential neighborhood character. The formula is two overnight guests per bedroom plus two additional guests, meaning a three-bedroom home is capped at eight overnight occupants. The ordinance layers on a hard maximum, commonly 10 guests, for any single STR unit. Daytime visitor counts are also limited, typically to no more than twice the overnight total, to prevent large gatherings and parties. Events, weddings, and commercial functions are prohibited at STRs in residential zones. Operators must disclose the maximum in their listing and inside the unit. Fort Worth Fire Marshal inspections may require a lower number if egress, smoke detection, or square footage do not support the formula cap. Complaints about overcrowding are routed through MyFortWorth 311 and Development Services.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding occupancy limits triggers fines up to $500 per day per violation. Hosting prohibited events at an STR can result in registration revocation. Repeated violations typically lead to permanent denial of future STR registration.
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