Denton STR registration requires an online application via str.deckard.com, $100 annual fee, property inspection, neighbor notification within 100 feet, and designation of a local emergency contact available within 30 minutes. Certificates must be renewed annually. Advertising without a valid certificate is prohibited.
The Denton STR registration process involves multiple steps. First, the owner submits an application through the Deckard platform at str.deckard.com/tx-denton-city_of_denton/ with the $100 annual fee. The application must include the property address, owner contact information, designation of a local emergency contact available within 30 minutes of the property during all guest stays, and a description of available parking and maximum guest capacity. Upon initial approval, the city schedules a property inspection to verify compliance with safety requirements including working smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and proper egress. After passing inspection, the registration certificate is issued and neighbor notifications are mailed to all property owners within 100 feet, including the local emergency contact information. The certificate is valid for one calendar year and must be renewed before expiration. Operating or advertising an STR without a valid certificate is a code violation. Certificate numbers must appear in all online advertisements. The registration is non-transferable -- if the property is sold, the new owner must apply for a new certificate.
Operating without registration: $200-$500 per offense. Advertising without certificate number: code violation. Each day is a separate offense.
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