Frisco, TX Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Permits (2026)
Short-term rental permit rules in Frisco, TX, also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration, list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Key Facts
- Permit
- Required annually
- Local Contact
- Within 30 miles, 24/7
- Inspection
- Life-safety pre-permit
- Min Stay
- Under 30 days counts as STR
- Unpermitted
- Class C misdemeanor
Summary
Frisco adopted an STR ordinance in 2023 requiring every short-term rental to obtain an annual permit before listing. Operators must submit proof of ownership, local contact within 30 miles available 24/7, site plan, and inspection. STRs prohibited in HOA-restricted subdivisions that disallow them.
Sec. 351.0025. EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION. (a) A municipality with a population of less than 35,000 by ordinance may impose the tax authorized under Section 351.002 in the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.(b) The municipality may not impose a tax under this section if as a result of the adoption the combined rate of state, county, and municipal hotel occupancy taxes in the extraterritorial jurisdiction exceeds 15 percent of the price paid for a room in a hotel. Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 328, Sec. 3, eff. Aug. 26, 1991. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 680, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Sec. 351.003. TAX RATES. (a) Except as provided by this section, the tax
Full Breakdown
Frisco City Code Chapter on Short-Term Rentals requires registration with the City Secretary or Development Services prior to any rental under 30 days. Permit fees apply annually and must be renewed each year. Applicants must designate a responsible local agent who can respond within one hour to complaints. Frisco conducts a life-safety inspection (smoke alarms, CO detectors, egress, fire extinguisher) before permit issuance. Violations of the permit, HOT collection, or operating rules can result in permit suspension or revocation. Unpermitted STR operation is a Class C misdemeanor.
Violations & Fines
Operating without permit: $500-$2,000 fine plus daily citations. Third violation within 12 months: permit revocation and 12-month ban from re-applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I operate an STR in my Frisco HOA?
Sources & Official References
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