Tarrant County, TX Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Fort Worth Minimum
- 2 off-street spaces
- Arlington Minimum
- 2 off-street spaces
- Grapevine Rule
- All guest vehicles on-property
- Surface
- Paved driveway or garage only
- Fine Range
- 200 to 2,000 dollars
Summary
Tarrant County cities require STRs to provide off-street parking based on bedroom count. Fort Worth and Arlington require at least 2 off-street spaces, with more added for larger rentals. Lawn parking is banned.
Sec. 545.301. STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING OUTSIDE A BUSINESS OR RESIDENCE DISTRICT. (a) An operator may not stop, park, or leave standing an attended or unattended vehicle on the main traveled part of a highway outside a business or residence district unless:(1) stopping, parking, or leaving the vehicle off the main traveled part of the highway is not practicable;(2) a width of highway beside the vehicle is unobstructed and open for the passage of other vehicles; and(3) the vehicle is in clear view for at least 200 feet in each direction on the highway.(b) This section does not apply to an operator of:(1) a vehicle that is disabled while on the paved or main traveled part of a highway if it is impossible to avoid stopping and temporarily leaving the vehicle on the highway;(2)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Short-term rental parking in Tarrant County is regulated by each city. Fort Worth STR Ordinance (City Code Chapter 7, Article IV) requires at least 2 off-street parking spaces for STRs up to 3 bedrooms, plus 1 additional space per bedroom beyond 3. On-street parking may be used if allowed but cannot block driveways, fire hydrants, or mailboxes. Arlington Ordinance 21-037 requires 2 off-street spaces minimum, plus 1 additional for every 2 bedrooms above 3. Grapevine STR rules require all guest vehicles on-property (no on-street overnight). Keller and Southlake require 1 off-street space per bedroom. Mansfield and Haltom City apply general residential parking rules. STRs cannot use lawns or front yards for parking in any Tarrant County city; only paved driveways and garages count. RVs, trailers, and boats brought by STR guests must fit in the driveway or garage and cannot be stored on the street. Unincorporated Tarrant County has no county parking ordinance for STRs.
Violations & Fines
Parking violations at STRs result in 200 to 500 dollar fines in Fort Worth and Arlington, plus potential tow-away at owner expense. Repeated parking complaints can lead to STR permit review and possible revocation. Blocking fire lanes is a higher-priority offense with fines up to 2,000 dollars.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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