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Grapevine short-term rental rules (2026)

Texas · United States
Banned
These rules apply inside Grapevine city limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
Rules last checked  ·  Region: US

Market overview

BANNEDStays under 31 nights

Stays under 30 days are prohibited in most or all of the area.

Grapevine bans single-family short-term rentals citywide.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

License
Required
Tax on stays
13%
total, on our records
Night cap
180 days a year

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ALLOWEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Stays of 31 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals.

Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

Not legal advice. The legal framework, notes and sources are in the full report.

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The full Grapevine rules

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Source: City of Grapevine Planning Services Department (grapevinetexas.gov, official), checked 6 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Grapevine?

Mostly no. Grapevine bans single-family short-term rentals citywide.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Grapevine?

Yes, a license or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Grapevine?

13% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Grapevine?

Yes: 180 days a year.

Can I rent for longer stays in Grapevine?

Stays of 31 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

When were the Grapevine rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Grapevine on 6 Nov 2026.

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