Dallas, TX Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Parking Requirement
- 1 off-street space per bedroom
- Surface
- Must be paved
- Street Parking
- Must comply with Chapter 28
- Enforcement
- Code compliance + police
Summary
Dallas STR properties must provide one off-street parking space per bedroom. Guests may not park on unpaved surfaces or block sidewalks or public rights-of-way.
Sec. 545.302. STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES. (a) An operator may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle:(1) on the roadway side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street;(2) on a sidewalk;(3) in an intersection;(4) on a crosswalk;(5) between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of a place on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless the governing body of a municipality designates a different length by signs or markings;(6) alongside or opposite a street excavation or obstruction if stopping, standing, or parking the vehicle would obstruct traffic;(7) on a bridge or other elevated structure on a highway or in a highway tunnel;(8) on a railroad track; or(9) where an official sign prohibits stopping.(b) A...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Under Dallas short-term rental regulations, properties must provide one off-street parking space per bedroom for guest use. Vehicles must be parked on approved paved surfaces such as driveways or designated parking areas. Parking on unpaved front yards or blocking sidewalks and public rights-of-way is prohibited under general city parking codes. Street parking by guests must comply with Chapter 28 motor vehicle and traffic regulations. Hosts are responsible for informing guests of parking rules and available spaces.
Violations & Fines
Vehicles parked in violation may be cited under Chapter 28 traffic regulations. STR registration may be affected by persistent parking complaints.
Frequently Asked Questions
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