Arlington

The City of Arlington requires all short-term rentals to obtain an annual permit and restricts their operation primarily to a specific Entertainment District overlay zone. Hosts must remit a 9% local Hotel Occupancy Tax quarterly and pass a mandatory fire safety inspection.

To host an Airbnb in Arlington, you must first check if your property is located within the city's allowed Short-Term Rental zone, which is mostly centered around the stadium and entertainment district. If eligible, you must pay a $500 annual fee, pass a safety inspection, and provide a 24-hour emergency contact to the city. While Airbnb collects state taxes, you are personally responsible for sending the 9% city tax to Arlington every three months.