Garland, TX Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Front-yard Unimproved-surface Parking
- Front-yard and unimproved-surface parking prohibited
- On-street Parking Unless
- On-street parking allowed unless signed otherwise
- Hydrant Clearance
- Hydrant clearance: 15 feet minimum
- Rvs/trailers Cannot Be
- RVs/trailers cannot be stored in front yards
- Hoas Firewheel Often
- HOAs in Firewheel often add stricter rules
Summary
Garland STR guests must park in the driveway or garage; on-street parking is allowed but front-yard and blocked-sidewalk parking are prohibited under city code.
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
Garland prohibits parking on unimproved surfaces - including front yards and side yards in residential zones - under the Code of Ordinances. STR guests must use the driveway, garage, or legally striped on-street spaces. Vehicles may not block sidewalks, fire hydrants (15 ft), or driveways, and overnight on-street parking that creates a complaint pattern can draw Code Compliance attention. RVs, trailers, and boats parked at STRs are subject to the city's recreational vehicle parking restrictions, which generally prohibit storage in front yards. Hosts in Firewheel and other HOA neighborhoods often face additional restrictions including guest-permit systems and limits on commercial-marked vehicles. Persistent parking complaints from neighbors are one of the most common triggers of STR enforcement in Garland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can guests park on the lawn at my Garland STR?
How many cars can guests bring?
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