Applicants must register the property with the City before the property is listed for use, as follows:
1. Determine if the rental property is allowed based on current zoning:
a. Go to the CFW Permit Assist Zoning Tool. (Read more about it on the Zoning page. )
b. Select ‘Find My Location’ under Zoning Portal.
c. Under Project Type, type ‘Short-term Rental’. Then hit ‘Search’.
i. Under ‘Commercial Uses’, select ‘SHORT-TERM HOME RENTAL’.
ii. Hit Next at the bottom of the page.
d. The interactive zoning map will display highlighting where STRs are allowed.
i. Enter the property address in the ‘Address*’ field. Address format: Address, City, Texas ZIP (EX: 200 Texas Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102)
ii. Hit Next at the bottom of the page.
2. If the property is 'ALLOWED', the determination will reflect 'Your project is allowed at this location':
a. Download the zoning confirmation using the ‘Download PDF’ option at the bottom of the page.
b. Complete the Hotel Occupancy Tax and Short Term Rental Registration Form. You may mail or email registration, the zoning confirmation from Permit Assist and any other applicable documentation (ie. Exemption certificate). Email the documents to TreasuryRevenue@fortworthtexas.gov.
c. Remit payment for the applicable registration fee.
- New Application: $150
- Renewal Application: $100
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Mail Checks to:
City of Fort Worth
PO Box 99005
Fort Worth, TX 76199-0005
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In-person:
City of Fort Worth – City Hall
Lower Level – Central Cashier
200 Texas St.,
Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Credit Card Payments:
Phone: 817-392-6665
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3. If the property is 'NOT ALLOWED', the determination will reflect 'Unfortunately, your project is prohibited at this location'. The property is not allowed for STR use.
The applicant has the option to apply for a Zoning Change to Planned Development (PD). For more information on re-zoning and the public hearing process, please visit www.fortworthtexas.gov/zoning. NOTE: Zoning changes are not guaranteed.
4. Annual registration is required. Registration is not transferrable.
The Administrator will review and approve the completed registration form and will email an approval notification and confirmation. Once you receive the notification, you may begin listing the property, filing reports, and making payments online.