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Short-term rental rules in Hurst, TX
How Hurst regulates short-term rentals: the rules that apply, their sources, and pending changes.
Rules here limit which homes may operate as short-term rentals, how many, where, or for how many nights a year.
- citywide prohibition of short-term rentals (under 30 days)
- annual rental registration with inspection for all rental units
- leaseback on home sale is the only carve-out
Based on: Hurst Code of Ordinances Ch. 5, Art. X, Sec. 5-396.1 (Ord. No. 2401, adopted 2018-12-11); definitions Sec. 5-391
Summary of the rule
Short-term rentals are hereby prohibited and unlawful within the City of Hurst. This shall not restrict, limit or interfere with any homeowner from participating in a leaseback upon the sale of a rental unit.
Last reviewed Oct 21, 2026 · Sources · Report an error
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