Short-term rentals are residential dwelling units, apartments, condominiums or accessory dwellings available for rent for guest lodging for a period ranging from 1 to 29 days.

There are no other regulations that affect property owners of STR

Yes, the City and State Hotel Occupancy Taxes.

Yes, individuals and businesses are allowed to operate a short-term rental in the city as long as they obtain the zoning permit and the short-term rental license.

There is no official procedure or requirement for neighborhood approval.

No, you do not need an official neighborhood approval.

Short-term rentals are currently allowed in all mixed-use and most form-based, commercial, and industrial zoning districts. Rentals are not allowed in residential districts: A-#, AR, B, R1, R2, CR, C, D, and UR.

You can access if STR is permitted in your zone on the CFW Permit Assist Zoning Tool https://cfwpermit.fortworthtexas.gov/?_gl=1*beq2ac*_ga*MTc1ODg0ODIxMy4xNjk1OTg4MzA5*_ga_R90X60M8G9*MTY5NjE3OTU4NS42LjEuMTY5NjE4NTczOS42MC4wLjA.

You can read more about STR zoning on the Zoning page - https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/development-services/zoning

Yes, the City and State Hotel Occupancy Taxes.

Yes, you require the STR registration license and Hotel Occupancy Tax license.

Access the form here - https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/files/assets/public/v/3/neighborhoods/documents/str/str-registration-app-v2-06-21-2023.pdf

You are obligated to remit the City and State Hotel Occupancy Taxes.

City Hotel Occupancy Tax

1. Owners of STR in the City of Fort Worth (City) are required to collect Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) in the amount of 9% of room receipts from their guests, report the collections, and pay the tax to the City unless an exemption applies.

The City of Fort Worth hotel occupancy tax rate includes a 7% hotel tax and a 2% hotel convention tax paid by the occupant.

Monthly Due Date: STR owners are required to file and remit the HOT to the City Tax Assessor on the first business day following the end of the monthly collection/reporting period.

For further information regarding tax delinquencies and penalties, access the city ordinance: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/ftworth/latest/ftworth_tx/0-0-0-29973#JD_32-19

State Hotel Occupancy Tax

2. STR owners are also required to collect and remit a 6% State Hotel Occupancy Tax

Monthly Due Date: 20th day of the month following the end of each calendar month (for example, April 20 for March activity).

Quarterly Due Date (if qualified): 20th day of the month following the end of the calendar quarter (for example, April 20 for first quarter activity).

For more information regarding penalties for delinquencies, please visit the website at: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/hotel/

There are no specific zip codes that are prohibited for STR use except the highlighted residential districts where STR is not allowed.

There is no restriction on the type of properties that are eligible for short-term rental in the city as long as the property is located in the zoning district where short-term rental is permitted

Yes, the City Occupancy limit affect STR

There is no other STR regulation that affects you as an owner.

The following information is required to register for a short-term rental permit;

(1) The physical/street address of the short-term rental;

(2) The name, address, email address(es), phone number(s,) and authenticated signature for the owner(s) of the premises and the corporation owner's representative as applicable;

(3) The name, address, email address, and phone number(s) of the operator(s), agent(s) if any, and designated local responsible party or emergency contact.

(4) Such certifications are deemed necessary and proper to ensure compliance with this article.

NOTE:

1. Applications for the renewal of short-term rental registrations can be submitted 30 days prior to the expiration of the current registration. These renewal applications must include any updates to the information provided in the original registration

2. Applications are considered incomplete until all required documentation is provided, and the full application and registration fees are paid. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

You can send your STR application

Mail Checks to:

City of Fort Worth

PO Box 99005

Fort Worth, TX 76199-0005

In-person:

City of Fort Worth – City Hall

Lower Level – Central Cashier

200 Texas St.,

Fort Worth, TX 76102

Credit Card Payments:

Phone: 817-392-6665

1. You are required to visibly display the approved short-term rental registration permit at the front or entrance of your short-term rental property. Furthermore, it is prohibited to advertise a STR in any form, including hosting platforms, print media, websites, or mobile apps, without including the current registration number provided by the Administrator.

2. You are also required to provide host rules that outline all relevant City regulations related to short-term rentals to your guests. These regulations cover various aspects, including occupancy limits, parking restrictions, trash disposal guidelines, restrictions on special events, noise limitations, and curfew requirements.

3. Advertising, promoting, or hosting special events such as weddings, receptions, parties, or concerts that gather a significant number of attendees on short-term rental premises is prohibited by law. You are not allowed to use the property as an event center or permit such events to take place on the premises.

Violators of the STR laws may be fined as much as $2,000 additionally, the city has the authority to revoke STR permits in the following cases:

1. Violation of more than one short-term rental law or having more than one citation.

2. Failure to remit City occupancy tax.

3. Intentionally providing false information in their application.

4. Neglecting to inform the city about any significant changes from their initial application.

When a permit is revoked, the STR permit holder (individuals and businesses) is notified in writing. The permit holder, within ten days, can appeal to the Administrator and request a hearing. If the appeal fails, a one-year waiting period is imposed before reapplying for registration on the same property. The decision of the City Manager or designee in the appeal process is final.

The Code Compliance Department is responsible for investigating complaints and issuing warnings or citations for STR violations.

The code compliance/enforcement department and other departments that are concerned with the regulation and control of STR can be contacted via;

1. Zoning Department

Email: STR@fortworthtexas.gov

Phone: 817-392-8028

2. Central Revenue/Financial Management Services

Email: TreasuryRevenue@fortworthtexas.gov

Phone: 817-392-6665

3. Code Enforcement Department

Phone: 817-392-1234

The following residential districts ( A-#, AR, B, R1, R2, CR, C, D, and UR.) are exempted from STR regulation as short-term rentals are not allowed in the residential districts:

The following information is required to register for a short-term rental permit;

(1) The physical/street address of the short-term rental;

(2) The name, address, email address(es), phone number(s,) and authenticated signature for the owner(s) of the premises and the corporation owner's representative as applicable;

(3) The name, address, email address, and phone number(s) of the operator(s), agent(s) if any, and designated local responsible party or emergency contact.

(4) Such certifications are deemed necessary and proper to ensure compliance with this article.

NOTE:

1. Applications for the renewal of short-term rental registrations can be submitted 30 days prior to the expiration of the current registration. These renewal applications must include any updates to the information provided in the original registration

2. Applications are considered incomplete until all required documentation is provided, and the full application and registration fees are paid. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

You can send your STR application

Mail Checks to:

City of Fort Worth

PO Box 99005

Fort Worth, TX 76199-0005

In-person:

City of Fort Worth – City Hall

Lower Level – Central Cashier

200 Texas St.,

Fort Worth, TX 76102

Credit Card Payments:

Phone: 817-392-6665