Dallas, TX Short-Term Rental Information
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This page is for informational purposes only and is not the authority on local regulations. Please visit DallasCityHall.com for the complete and current regulatory information and compliance procedures to ensure your property is compliant.
CITY OF DALLAS ORDINANCE
Short-term rentals are allowed only in select commercial districts in Dallas. Allowed STRs are also subject to registration and operational requirements.
TEXAS 6% HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX (HOT)
All short-term rental owners in Texas are subject to the state’s 6% Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT).
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Local STR Organization: Dallas Short-Term Rental Alliance
The Dallas STRA is the collective voice of the Dallas short-term rental community. We are residents, property managers, hosts, local businesses, and other stakeholders. We understand and protect the rights of homeowners to responsibly rent their properties, we believe in fair and reasonable regulations of short-term rentals, and we depend on the value that private hosting brings to Dallas.
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Statewide STR Organization: Texas Professional Vacation Rental Coalition (TPVRC)
Texas Professional Vacation Rental Coalition is committed to protecting the vacation rental industry, working with elected officials to educate them on the industry and to assist in the development of fair and enforceable regulations if they should arise.
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