Short-term rental means the rental of all or part of a residential property to a person who is not a permanent resident for at least 30 consecutive days, so long as there is no interruption of payment for the period.

Yes, there are short-term rental regulations that affect property owners in Dallas-Texas

Yes, owner must collect Hotel Occupancy Tax 7% of net room receipts from their guests.

Yes, individuals are allowed to operate a short-term rental business as long as they obey the city and state rules that guide the business. Both owners of houses and tenants can rent out their homes in the city.

It is advisable that hosts notify their neighbors of their intent to operate a short-term rental and provide them with contact information in case of any issues or complaints. While neighborhood approval is not required, it's always a good idea for hosts to be considerate of their neighbors and communicate openly about their plans to operate a short-term rental.

No, neighborhood approval is not required to operate short-term rentals.

The city of Dallas does not have a specific zoning law, however, hosts are required to check the county zoning map to confirm that short-term rental is permitted in their district either as a permitted use or special use.

Yes, owner must collect Hotel Occupancy Tax 7% of net room receipts from their guests.

Yes, owners of short-term rental properties (single-family homes, duplexes, and condo units) in the City of Dallas are required to register their properties online (<https://dallas.munirevs.com/>) with the city at no cost. You can watch this video (<https://www.youtube.com/embed/GMu_nhlFdic?rel=0>) to guide you on how to fill out the online form.

You are required to collect and remit two major occupancy taxes, one will be remitted to the state while the other will be remitted to the city.

1. City Hotel Occupancy Tax: You are required to collect in the amount of 7% of net room receipts from your guests, report the collections, and pay the tax to the City. The levy, amount, and disposition of revenue are controlled by City Code Article V, Hotel Occupancy Tax.

You are obliged to register for a tax license, report, and make online payments via http://dallas.munirevs.com/. You can also register and make payment to the City Hall via regular mail, or in person.

Regular Mail

The CCO will mail you a copy of the HOT Registration Form upon request. Once you complete and sign it, you should mail it back to the CCO. The CCO will review it, approve it, and activate an account for the hotel in the MUNIRevs system. If the form is not complete, CCO will contact you to request additional information.

HOT Registration Forms should be mailed to:

Special Collections Unit

Attn: Hotel Occupancy Tax

PO Box 139076

Dallas, TX 75313-9076

In Person at City Hall

Please use the Hotel Registration Form listed below in the Forms and Resources section

and follow the instructions on the form. After you complete the form, please print, sign,

and deliver it to the following address:

City Controller’s Office

Hotel Occupancy Tax Section

1500 Marilla St., Room 2BS

Dallas, TX 75201

HOT reports and payments are due to the City of Dallas by the 15th day of the month following the month in which the tax is collected. Taxes paid on the due date get a 1% discount on the tax due. taxes that are 11 days late after the due date gets a 15% interest or more.

Failure to comply may result in tax liabilities, fines, penalties, and interest.

2. Texas State Hotel Occupancy Tax: You are required to collect and remit an additional 6% of the listing price including any cleaning fee for reservations 29 nights and shorter to the State of Texas. Check the official website https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/hotel/ of the Texas Comptroller for further information on registration, reports, remittance, and tax due dates.

There are no prohibited zip codes for the use of STR in Dallas-Texas.

Properties that are eligible for short-term rental in Dallas include;

• The properties include single-family homes, duplexes, and condo units
• The property must be located in a residential zone where short-term rental is permitted.
• The property must meet all building, health, and safety standards.

Yes, the city occupancy limit affects STR in Dallas-Texas

In Dallas, short-term rental owners are required to register their property online and collect H.O.T from their guests.

The details required for the online registration include a functional email address, your full name, the address of the property including ZIP code, city hotel tax number, and other personal details

For questions regarding the property registration and hotel occupancy taxes, kindly refer to the city FAQ https://dallas.munirevs.com/faq/ page.

The City of Dallas will conduct a comprehensive inspection of your property every five years.  (Ref: Chapter 27 of the ordinance).

There is a $50 fine for late payment of H.O.T. after the deadline. After the 1-month deadline, there is a 5% penalty on HOT tax payments and afterward, a10% of the HOT tax is owed subject to a late payment.

Yes, the city of Dallas Controller’s Department is responsible for the collection of the Hotel Occupancy tax and regulation of short term rental in Dallas.

Here is how you can contact the regulatory authorities responsible for short-term rentals in Dallas:

City of Dallas Controller’s Department:

Website: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/controllersoffice/Pages/hotel-taxes.aspx

1500 Marilla Street

Dallas, TX 75201

Tel: 214-670-3111

There is no special STR regulation for any jurisdiction in Dallas.

The details required for the online registration include a functional email address, your full name, the address of the property including ZIP code, city hotel tax number, and other personal details

For questions regarding the property registration and hotel occupancy taxes, kindly refer to the city FAQ https://dallas.munirevs.com/faq/ page.