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Short-term rental rules in Richardson, TX
How Richardson regulates short-term rentals: the rules that apply, their sources, and pending changes.
Short-term rentals here operate under a registration or permit system with ongoing operating rules.
- STR registration required ($300 fee, annual renewal, floor plan, 1-hour local contact)
- 500-foot separation between single-family STRs (no grandfathering for unregistered STRs)
- city levies 7% Hotel Occupancy Tax on STR stays
- no residency requirement
Based on: City of Richardson STR ordinance as amended by Ordinance 4597 (adopted Aug. 10, 2026)
Summary of the rule
Yes, short-term rental registration is required for a dwelling that is rented wholly or partly for a fee and for a period of less than 30 consecutive days.
Last reviewed Oct 21, 2026 · Sources · Report an error
Pending legislation
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