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Short-term rental rules

Running an Airbnb in Dallas, Texas

Dallas requires short-term rental operators to register for hotel occupancy tax collection through the city Controller's Office via MUNIRevs. A separate 2023 ordinance banning STRs in single-family residential zones has been enjoined by the courts. Guests pay the state and city hotel occupancy taxes.

9 of 13 fields confirmedLast checked 18 Jul 2026 Lodging tax in Dallas

The rules

Every field, with its source

Anything not confirmed on an official source shows as Verify with jurisdiction rather than a guess.

Licence or permit required
YesReported

Registration for hotel occupancy tax collection via MUNIRevs is required; the separate STR operating-registration ordinance was enjoined.

Source
Primary residence required
NoReported

No primary residence requirement identified for tax registration.

Source
Annual night cap
Verify with jurisdictionUnverified
Zoning restricted
Verify with jurisdictionReported

A 2023 ordinance banning STRs in single-family residential zones was passed but has been enjoined by the courts, leaving its status uncertain.

Source
Permit number shown on listing
Verify with jurisdictionUnverified
Register or apply
https://dallascityhall.com/departments/controllersoffice/Pages/hotel-taxes.aspxReported
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Enforcement notes
The city hotel occupancy tax rate for STRs rose to 9 percent on 1 January 2023; a 2023 single-family-zone STR ban has been enjoined pending litigation.Reported
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Can you run each type of STR in Dallas?

A deterministic read of the cited rules for each common use type. When a governing rule is unknown, the verdict says so rather than guessing.

My primary residence (home-share)

Allowed with a permit

Short-term rentals are allowed in Dallas once you obtain the required licence and follow the rules below.

  • A short-term rental licence or registration is required before you list.
  • Register or apply here: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/controllersoffice/Pages/hotel-taxes.aspx
  • The city hotel occupancy tax rate for STRs rose to 9 percent on 1 January 2023; a 2023 single-family-zone STR ban has been enjoined pending litigation.

Confidence: high. You live there and rent it while away or rent a room.

A whole second home / investment property

Allowed with a permit

Short-term rentals are allowed in Dallas once you obtain the required licence and follow the rules below.

  • A short-term rental licence or registration is required before you list.
  • Register or apply here: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/controllersoffice/Pages/hotel-taxes.aspx
  • The city hotel occupancy tax rate for STRs rose to 9 percent on 1 January 2023; a 2023 single-family-zone STR ban has been enjoined pending litigation.

Confidence: high. A dedicated STR that is not your primary residence.

An ADU, basement or garage unit

Allowed with a permit

Short-term rentals are allowed in Dallas once you obtain the required licence and follow the rules below.

  • A short-term rental licence or registration is required before you list.
  • Register or apply here: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/controllersoffice/Pages/hotel-taxes.aspx
  • The city hotel occupancy tax rate for STRs rose to 9 percent on 1 January 2023; a 2023 single-family-zone STR ban has been enjoined pending litigation.

Confidence: high. An accessory dwelling on your property.

Unhosted, whole-unit, no owner on site

Allowed with a permit

Short-term rentals are allowed in Dallas once you obtain the required licence and follow the rules below.

  • A short-term rental licence or registration is required before you list.
  • Register or apply here: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/controllersoffice/Pages/hotel-taxes.aspx
  • The city hotel occupancy tax rate for STRs rose to 9 percent on 1 January 2023; a 2023 single-family-zone STR ban has been enjoined pending litigation.

Confidence: high. The strictest category in most cities.

LodgeDeck reports publicly available short-term rental rules and lodging tax rates and cites the source of each field. It is not legal or tax advice and it does not replace your own review. Ordinances and tax rates change often and automated collection can lag, so every field shows the source it came from and a confidence flag, and unconfirmed values are marked Unverified. Confirm with the jurisdiction before you rely on a rule or rate.

FAQ

Common questions about Dallas

Do I need a licence to run an Airbnb in Dallas?

Yes. Dallas requires a short-term rental licence or registration before you list. Registration for hotel occupancy tax collection via MUNIRevs is required; the separate STR operating-registration ordinance was enjoined.

Does a short-term rental have to be my primary residence in Dallas?

No. Dallas does not require the property to be your primary residence for all rental types. No primary residence requirement identified for tax registration.

Is there a night cap on short-term rentals in Dallas?

No annual night cap is confirmed for Dallas in our data. Verify with the jurisdiction.

Do I have to show my permit number on the listing in Dallas?

Not confirmed on an official source for Dallas. Verify with the jurisdiction before you rely on it.

What lodging tax will my guest pay in Dallas?

A guest pays roughly 15 percent combined lodging tax in Dallas. See the full lodging-tax breakdown for the state and local components.

See the lodging tax a guest pays in Dallas

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