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There is occupancy restriction of 2 people per bedroom plus 2 more people; a maximum of 12 persons
All short-term rental owners must obtain a valid short-term rental permit issued by the City for their property.
All short-term rental properties must comply with building, health and safety regulations.
13% combined State and City Hotel Occupancy Tax
A minimum of $1million
Yes, there are building, health & safety regulations such as;
1. Prohibition of water heaters in bedrooms or bathrooms.
2. Provision of heating facilities capable of maintaining at least 68°F in all habitable rooms.
3. The installation of smoke alarms in bedrooms, outside bedrooms, and on all habitable floors and a well-maintained fire extinguisher in a visible place
4. The use of carbon monoxide alarms if the property has gas appliances or an attached garage.
Adequate parking space must be made available to short-term rental guests on the STR property.
Hosts are required to include their permit number in all advertisements of their short-term rental property
No amplified sound is allowed between 10 pm and 9 am.
No, there is no requirement for neighborhood notification for short-term rentals in Arlington, Texas. The city's short-term rental ordinance does not require short-term rental owners to notify their neighbors before renting out their properties.
There is no limitation on the number of short-term rentals (STRs) that an individual can own in Arlington, Texas but short-term rental owners must obtain a permit from the city for each STR that they own.
Additionally, some homeowners associations (HOAs) have their own restrictions on short-term rentals. If you are considering owning multiple STRs, it is important to check with your HOA to see if there are any restrictions in place.
It is not allowed
It is not allowed
Yes, there are restrictions on the number of reservations that a short-term rental owner can have per year in Arlington, Texas. Short-term rental owners are limited to 90 reservations per year.
Short term rental owners are only allowed to place their trash outside for curbside pickup after 7 pm the evening prior to scheduled pickup day for the waste disposal
Yes, there are accessibility requirements for short-term rentals in Arlington, Texas. Short-term rental owners are required to make their properties accessible to guests with disabilities. This requirement is based on the Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in housing on the basis of disability.
Short term rental owners are only allowed to place their trash outside for curbside pickup after 7 pm the evening prior to scheduled pickup day for the waste disposal
Yes, it is required. Short-term rental owners are required to provide guests with emergency contact information, including the name, phone number, and email address of a person who can be reached in the event of an emergency.
The emergency contact person must be someone who is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and who is familiar with the short-term rental property. The emergency contact person should be able to respond to emergencies in a timely manner and should be able to provide assistance to guests.
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Short-term rental (STR) means a residential premise, or portion thereof, used for lodging accommodations to occupants for a period of less than thirty (30) consecutive days.
Yes. Building regulations include structural soundness, unobstructed exits, and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Health regulations include cleanliness, sanitized bedding and linens, and proper food handling and garbage disposal.
Safety regulations include adequate lighting, well-maintained stairs and landings, fenced pools and spas, and secure storage of dangerous chemicals.
Owners are also encouraged to provide guests with information on the city's short-term rental regulations and fire safety.
Yes, there are short-term rental related taxes in Arlington
Yes, individuals permitted to operate short-term rental businesses
There is no procedure required however, it is important to be aware of any homeowners association (HOA) rules and regulations regarding short-term rentals.
No, you do not need neighborhood approval in Arlington, Texas
All short-term rental owners must obtain a valid short-term rental permit issued by the City for their property.
All short-term rental properties must comply with building, health and safety regulations.
Yes, there are short-term rental related taxes in Arlington
Yes, hosts are required to obtain a license for their property and must be renewed annually.
City Hotel Occupancy Tax of 7% of the total price charged for each guest to be remitted to the City and the State of Texas imposes a 6% state hotel occupancy tax.
The City Hotel Occupancy Tax may be filed electronically with the Arlington Permits website: https://ap.arlingtontx.gov.
For further information regarding the City Hotel Occupancy Tax remittance, visit the website: https://www.arlingtontx.gov/city_hall/departments/finance/treasury/hotel_occupancy_tax/instructions
For more information regarding penalties for delinquencies for the State Hotel Occupancy Tax, , please visit the website at: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/hotel/
The Monthly Due Date is the 20th day of the month following the end of each calendar month while the Quarterly Due Date (if qualified) is the 20th day of the month following the end of the calendar quarter.
Taxes are due to be remitted on or before the 20th day of the month
following each monthly/ quarterly (if qualified) period.
Hosts are required to keep a record of guests and taxes remitted. This is to be made available upon request by the City Auditor.
Failure to collect, file, remit or remit taxes results in a fine not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500). This applies to false reports too.
City Hotel Occupancy Tax of 7% of the total price charged for each guest to be remitted to the City and the State of Texas imposes a 6% state hotel occupancy tax.
The City Hotel Occupancy Tax may be filed electronically with the Arlington Permits website: https://ap.arlingtontx.gov.
For further information regarding the City Hotel Occupancy Tax remittance, visit the website: https://www.arlingtontx.gov/city_hall/departments/finance/treasury/hotel_occupancy_tax/instructions
For more information regarding penalties for delinquencies for the State Hotel Occupancy Tax, , please visit the website at: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/hotel/
The Monthly Due Date is the 20th day of the month following the end of each calendar month while the Quarterly Due Date (if qualified) is the 20th day of the month following the end of the calendar quarter.
Taxes are due to be remitted on or before the 20th day of the month
following each monthly/ quarterly (if qualified) period.
Hosts are required to keep a record of guests and taxes remitted. This is to be made available upon request by the City Auditor.
Failure to collect, file, remit or remit taxes results in a fine not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500). This applies to false reports too.
Properties located in zip codes 76010-76099 (with the exception of a small area within a one-mile radius of AT&T Stadium)
Houses, Condos, Townhouses and Apartments
Yes, occupancy limit affects short-term rentals in Arlington
Parking: Parking is limited to the number of available off-street spaces.
Noise restrictions: No amplified sound between 10 pm and 9 am.
Outside congregation restrictions: This is not allowed between 10 pm and 9 am.
Trash placement on curb: Trash should be placed after 7 pm the evening prior to scheduled pickup for waste disposal.
City Registration Account number for Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) remittance;
Please email arlington.hot@arlingtontx.gov for questions relating to the Hotel Occupancy Tax;
Plot Plan identifying parking spaces to be used for STR;
Dimensioned floor plan identifying bedrooms, living spaces, emergency evacuation routes;
Proof of Insurance coverage (minimum $1 million per occurrence);
Proposed host rules.
A non-refundable fee of $500 per year is required.
Permits are non-transferable
You can apply online for your permit here: http://www.arlingtonpermits.com/
For further enquiries or help, email the Planning Technician, Cecelia Nelson at cecelia.nelson@arlingtontx.gov, or call 817-459-6514.
Maximum Occupancy is 2 per bedroom plus 2; a maximum of 12 persons including children at a time
Permit is to be posted at a conspicuous location inside from entrance
Host rules (which includes Occupancy Restrictions, Limits on parking, Trash pickup days and rules, Prohibitions on special events, Limits on amplified sound, Curfew time) must be provided to STR guests.
A copy of the approved short-term rental permit shall be posted at a conspicuous location inside the front entrance(s) to the short-term rental property.
Violations of the City of Arlington Short-Term Rental Ordinance results in a fined amount of not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) and each day a violation is permitted results in an additional offence.
A permit will be revoked if the holder:
a. fails or refuses to comply with the conditions of the permit issuance or remains in non-compliance for 10 days after notification of non-compliance,
b. receives more than two citations of non-compliance with the City Ordinances within the 12-month time period of the permit issuance
c. knowingly falsifies information during application
d. is in violation of any part of the City Short-term Rental Ordinances
Yes, the Planning & Development Services Department is the official regulatory body for short-term rentals in Arlington, Texas.
Mailing Address: Planning & Development Services, P.O. Box 90231, MS 01-0241, Arlington, TX 76004-3231
Phone Number: 817-459-6502
Street Address: 101 W Abram Street, Arlington, TX 76010
Main Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Jurisdictions within the Arlington city limits that are zoned for commercial use and Jurisdictions outside of the Arlington city limits
City Registration Account number for Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) remittance;
Please email arlington.hot@arlingtontx.gov for questions relating to the Hotel Occupancy Tax;
Plot Plan identifying parking spaces to be used for STR;
Dimensioned floor plan identifying bedrooms, living spaces, emergency evacuation routes;
Proof of Insurance coverage (minimum $1 million per occurrence);
Proposed host rules.
A non-refundable fee of $500 per year is required.
Permits are non-transferable
You can apply online for your permit here: http://www.arlingtonpermits.com/
For further enquiries or help, email the Planning Technician, Cecelia Nelson at cecelia.nelson@arlingtontx.gov, or call 817-459-6514.
Navigate and apply for licensing requirements in your local area with ease. We've thoughtfully detailed the fundamental requirements that you, as a valued short-term rental host need to meet.
There is occupancy restriction of 2 people per bedroom plus 2 more people; a maximum of 12 persons
All short-term rental owners must obtain a valid short-term rental permit issued by the City for their property.
All short-term rental properties must comply with building, health and safety regulations.
13% combined State and City Hotel Occupancy Tax
A minimum of $1million
Yes, there are building, health & safety regulations such as;
1. Prohibition of water heaters in bedrooms or bathrooms.
2. Provision of heating facilities capable of maintaining at least 68°F in all habitable rooms.
3. The installation of smoke alarms in bedrooms, outside bedrooms, and on all habitable floors and a well-maintained fire extinguisher in a visible place
4. The use of carbon monoxide alarms if the property has gas appliances or an attached garage.
Adequate parking space must be made available to short-term rental guests on the STR property.
Hosts are required to include their permit number in all advertisements of their short-term rental property
No amplified sound is allowed between 10 pm and 9 am.
No, there is no requirement for neighborhood notification for short-term rentals in Arlington, Texas. The city's short-term rental ordinance does not require short-term rental owners to notify their neighbors before renting out their properties.
There is no limitation on the number of short-term rentals (STRs) that an individual can own in Arlington, Texas but short-term rental owners must obtain a permit from the city for each STR that they own.
Additionally, some homeowners associations (HOAs) have their own restrictions on short-term rentals. If you are considering owning multiple STRs, it is important to check with your HOA to see if there are any restrictions in place.
It is not allowed
It is not allowed
Yes, there are restrictions on the number of reservations that a short-term rental owner can have per year in Arlington, Texas. Short-term rental owners are limited to 90 reservations per year.
Short term rental owners are only allowed to place their trash outside for curbside pickup after 7 pm the evening prior to scheduled pickup day for the waste disposal
Yes, there are accessibility requirements for short-term rentals in Arlington, Texas. Short-term rental owners are required to make their properties accessible to guests with disabilities. This requirement is based on the Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in housing on the basis of disability.
Short term rental owners are only allowed to place their trash outside for curbside pickup after 7 pm the evening prior to scheduled pickup day for the waste disposal
Yes, it is required. Short-term rental owners are required to provide guests with emergency contact information, including the name, phone number, and email address of a person who can be reached in the event of an emergency.
The emergency contact person must be someone who is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and who is familiar with the short-term rental property. The emergency contact person should be able to respond to emergencies in a timely manner and should be able to provide assistance to guests.
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