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Are short-term property rentals in Arlington allowed outside of permitted zones?
Short-term property rentals in Arlington are restricted to certain zones.
In April 2019, the Arlington City Council allowed short-term property rentals with conditions. Ordinance No. 19-104 outlined location permissions, while ordinance No. 19-022 set boundaries for holding short-term rentals.
The Arlington City Council banned short-term rentals outside of permitted zones, which are mostly near the entertainment district. City officials said that short-term rentals can bring parties, trash and violence to neighborhoods.
When residents challenged the initial ban on short-term rentals in court, a Fort Worth appeals court ruled enforcement of the ordinance could continue.
A short-term rental is considered any part of a residential property that is used to lodge occupants for less than 30 consecutive days. Typically, these are found on sites like Airbnb.
Permits for rentals in the entertainment district cost $500 and require host rules for guests, square footage showing room locations, and proof of insurance coverage.
This fact brief is responsive to conversations such as this one.
Sources
- City of Arlington Short-Term Rentals
- CBS News Ban on Short-Term Rentals
- Alliance for Stronger Communities Short-Term Rentals
- City of Arlington Permitted Zone Map
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