Fort Worth, TX Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Off-Street Requirement
- 1 space per bedroom
- Lawn Parking
- Prohibited
- Disclosure
- Capacity required on listing
- Towing
- Blocked hydrants/fire lanes towed
- Complaint Route
- MyFortWorth 311
Summary
Fort Worth STRs must provide off-street parking equal to the number of bedrooms, and overflow onto neighboring streets is a common trigger for complaints and enforcement.
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; ... (b) An operator may not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger, stand or park an occupied or unoccupied vehicle:(1) in front of a public or private driveway;(2) within 15 feet of a fire hydrant;(3) within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection;
Full Breakdown
The Fort Worth short-term rental ordinance requires operators to provide one off-street parking space per bedroom, typically using the driveway, garage, or a hard-surface pad on the lot. Parking on the lawn or in the front-yard setback is prohibited under Chapter 7 zoning rules. Guests may use on-street parking where permitted, but STR listings must disclose the available off-street capacity, and operators are expected to manage overflow. Blocking mailboxes, fire hydrants, sidewalks, or driveways draws immediate enforcement from the Fort Worth Parking Authority and Police. In historic districts like Fairmount, Ryan Place, and Arlington Heights, narrow streets make guest overflow a frequent complaint driver. Fort Worth Police and Code Compliance use license-plate tracking tied to STR registrations when parking complaints escalate.
Violations & Fines
Parking on unimproved surfaces draws fines of $100 to $500 per violation. Chronic parking complaints can result in STR registration review and potential revocation. Blocked hydrants or fire lanes carry separate fines up to $500 and possible towing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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