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.
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.
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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