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city Mostly prohibited Verified · last verified 2026-07-16

Grapevine expressly prohibits single-family short-term rentals citywide, and a primary residence does not qualify for any exception. Under Section 21 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (added by Ordinance 2024-007, adopted January 16, 2024), the ONLY legal STRs are multifamily units in the R-MF or R-MF-2 districts, and only with a City Council conditional use permit plus a City-issued STR permit ($500/year), capped at 3% of units in complexes of 50+ units, and barred within the Historic Grapevine Township, any Transit District Overlay, or within 500 feet of single-family zoning. Permitted STRs are subject to a combined 13% hotel occupancy tax (6% Texas state HOT under Tex. Tax Code ch. 156 + 7% Grapevine city HOT). Because the overwhelming majority of would-be hosts (single-family homes, owner-occupied residences) cannot operate at all, the effective status is mostly prohibited.

Not legal advice. Last verified 2026-07-16 · sources linked below.

Requirements checklist

  • city Single-family and residential STR prohibition Required
    Fee: — · Renewal: — · Applies to: All single-family dwellings; any short-term rental without a valid City-issued permit · official page ↗
  • city Multifamily Short-Term Rental Permit Conditional
    Fee: $500 / annual · Renewal: annual · Applies to: Multifamily units in R-MF or R-MF-2 districts only (the sole STR type allowed) · official page ↗
  • city Conditional Use Permit (multifamily STR) Conditional
    Fee: — · Renewal: — · Applies to: Multifamily complexes in R-MF and R-MF-2 districts seeking to allow STRs; approved by City Council · official page ↗
  • state Texas Hotel Occupancy Tax registration (Comptroller) Required
    Fee: $0 / one-time · Renewal: — · Applies to: Any operator renting a room/space for fewer than 30 days at $15 or more per day · official page ↗

Taxes

TaxRateAdministered byAirbnb remitsVrbo remits
Texas State Hotel Occupancy Tax 6% Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts — —
Grapevine Municipal Hotel Occupancy Tax 7% City of Grapevine — —

Lodging-tax estimator

Estimate the combined transient/lodging tax (~13.0%) on a stay in Grapevine. Estimate only — not tax advice.

Operating rules

Primary residence
No
Min stay (nights)
—
Max nights / year
180
Max occupancy
—
Zoning-restricted
Yes
Cap on licenses
Multifamily short-term rentals can occupy no more than three percent (3%) of the available units in the complex

Zoning: STRs are permitted ONLY in R-MF and R-MF-2 (multifamily) districts with a City Council conditional use permit; single-family and all other STRs are prohibited citywide. Not allowed in the Historic Grapevine Township or any Transit District Overlay, and not within 500 feet of single-family-zoned property (R-5.0, R-7.5, R-12.5, R-TH, R-20). Complex must have at least 50 units.

  • The City Council passed Ordinance 2024-007 on January 16, 2024.
  • Only allowed in multifamily complexes in R-MF and R-MF-2 districts.

Enforcement

Active enforcement
yes
Fines
—
Notes
Program administered by Planning Services Department at planning@grapevinetexas.gov. Owners or authorized agents must request a pre-application meeting with the Planning Services Department to discuss the requirements of the conditional use request and permitting process. All units will be inspected to ensure compliance with the city ordinance conditions and limitations.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Airbnb legal in Grapevine?
Grapevine expressly prohibits single-family short-term rentals citywide, and a primary residence does not qualify for any exception. Under Section 21 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (added by Ordinance 2024-007, adopted January 16, 2024), the ONLY legal STRs are multifamily units in the R-MF or R-MF-2 districts, and only with a City Council conditional use permit plus a City-issued STR permit ($500/year), capped at 3% of units in complexes of 50+ units, and barred within the Historic Grapevine Township, any Transit District Overlay, or within 500 feet of single-family zoning. Permitted STRs are subject to a combined 13% hotel occupancy tax (6% Texas state HOT under Tex. Tax Code ch. 156 + 7% Grapevine city HOT). Because the overwhelming majority of would-be hosts (single-family homes, owner-occupied residences) cannot operate at all, the effective status is mostly prohibited.
Do I need a license or registration for a short-term rental in Grapevine?
Yes — Grapevine requires: Single-family and residential STR prohibition; Multifamily Short-Term Rental Permit; Conditional Use Permit (multifamily STR). See the requirements checklist for fees, renewal, and official links.
What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Grapevine?
Texas State Hotel Occupancy Tax (6%), Grapevine Municipal Hotel Occupancy Tax (7%) — roughly 13.0% combined. Use the lodging-tax estimator on this page for a specific stay.

Official sources

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Informational summary of publicly available sources; not legal advice. Verify against the linked official sources, particularly the full text of Grapevine Zoning Ordinance Section 21 (Ordinance 2024-007).