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Frisco

Moderate
TexasUpdated Feb 16, 2026
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Summary

Plain-english overview

The City of Frisco requires all short-term rental hosts to obtain an annual permit and pay a $300 fee. Hosts must collect and remit a 7% city occupancy tax monthly in addition to the 6% state tax. Regulations include mandatory safety equipment, emergency contact posting, and a prohibition on renting to individuals under 21 years of age.

Restriction level

Severity 16
Classification
Moderate
16
Severity

Why this classification

  • Moderate permit fee: $300
  • Permit required
  • Reporting required
  • No night cap
  • No primary residence requirement

In plain English

What this means for you

To host an Airbnb in Frisco, you must first register your property with the city and pay a $300 annual fee. You are required to provide guests with a safety information brochure and post an evacuation plan inside the unit. You also need to appoint a local contact person who can respond to issues 24/7. Finally, don't forget that you must file and pay a 7% local tax every month, even if you had no bookings.

At a glance

Key numbers
Permit requiredYes
Night limitNone
Primary residenceNot required
Total tax rate0.1%
Permit fee$300
Processing timeVaries

7 things hosts often miss

Common compliance gaps
  1. 1Verify your property is within Frisco city limits; unincorporated Collin County has different rules.
  2. 2The 7% City tax is NOT collected by Airbnb/Vrbo and must be remitted by the host monthly.
  3. 3Permit numbers must be displayed on every online listing (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.).
  4. 4Hosts are prohibited from renting to anyone under the age of 21.
  5. 5A 24-hour local contact must be provided who can respond to complaints within one hour.
  6. 6Failure to register can result in a permanent ban from operating an STR at that property.
  7. 7HOA restrictions are not overridden by the city permit; check your local community rules.

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility6 rules
  • Frisco prohibits STRs in the following property types: Nonresidential premises, Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts (regulated separately).
  • Frisco allows STRs in the following property types: Single-family dwelling, Garage apartment, Guest house, Apartment, Condominium, Cooperative, Timeshare.
  • Frisco: Hosts are prohibited from renting to anyone under the age of 21.
Requirements14 rules
  • Frisco STR warning: Permit numbers must be displayed on every online listing (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.).
  • Frisco STR warning: Hosts are prohibited from renting to anyone under the age of 21.
  • Frisco requires STR registration. The permit is called "Short-Term Rental Permit". Apply through Code Enforcement Division. Processing time: Varies. Renewal is required.
Application process9 rules
  • Step-by-step guide to get an STR permit in Frisco: Step 1: Prepare Documentation - Gather required documents including floor plan, parking plan, and complete the Guest Safety Information Checklist. Documents needed: Floor Plan, Parking Plan, Safety Checklist. Estimated time: 1-2 hours. More info: https://www.friscotexas.gov/DocumentCenter/View/25733/Guest-Safety-Checklist-PDF Step 2: Submit Online Application - Register the property through the Avenu Insights (Harmari) portal and pay the annual fee. Documents needed: Application form, All prepared docs. Estimated time: 30 minutes. Cost: 300. More info: https://www.harmari.com/client/reg-portal/register/frisco Step 3: Display Permit Number - Once approved, the permit number must be included in all online advertisements and listings. Estimated time: Immediate upon receipt. Step 4: Monthly Tax Remittance - Submit Hotel/STR Occupancy Tax reports and payments by the 20th of each month. Documents needed: Report for Short Term Rental Occupancy Tax Form. Estimated time: Monthly task. More info: https://www.friscotexas.gov/117/Hotel-Motel-Tax
Fees & costs1 rule
  • Frisco charges a registration fee of $300 (annual).
Taxes3 rules
  • Frisco: The 7% City tax is NOT collected by Airbnb/Vrbo and must be remitted by the host monthly.
  • TX has a state sales tax of 0.06% that applies to STR rentals.
Limits & restrictions4 rules
  • Frisco limits stays to a maximum of 29 nights.
  • Frisco occupancy calculation: Ordinance allows city to set occupancy limits; standard fire code applies.. Count your bedrooms to determine your max guest limit.
  • Frisco: Verify your property is within Frisco city limits; unincorporated Collin County has different rules.
  • Frisco enforces quiet hours: Subject to general city noise ordinance..
Safety requirements1 rule
  • Frisco requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, posted maximum occupancy, posted emergency contact, Floor plan with evacuation routes must be posted, Guest safety brochure required, Instruction for weather alerts required.
Penalties2 rules
  • Frisco enforces the following penalties for STR violations: First offense: Fines and potential permit revocation. Second offense: Increased fines. Third offense: Permanent ban on registering the property. Daily fine: Varies by municipal court. Maximum fine: Up to $2,000 per violation. Permit may be revoked for violations.
Exemptions2 rules
  • Frisco exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days), extended stays.
  • Frisco: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).

How to get permitted

Step-by-step guide for Frisco

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Step 1

Prepare Documentation

Gather required documents including floor plan, parking plan, and complete the Guest Safety Information Checklist.

1-2 hours
Documents needed
  • Floor Plan
  • Parking Plan
  • Safety Checklist
Official resource
Step 2

Submit Online Application

Register the property through the Avenu Insights (Harmari) portal and pay the annual fee.

30 minutes$300
Documents needed
  • Application form
  • All prepared docs
Official resource
Step 3

Display Permit Number

Once approved, the permit number must be included in all online advertisements and listings.

Immediate upon receipt
Step 4

Monthly Tax Remittance

Submit Hotel/STR Occupancy Tax reports and payments by the 20th of each month.

Monthly task
Documents needed
  • Report for Short Term Rental Occupancy Tax Form
Official resource

Frequently asked questions

4 answered

Disclaimer

Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.

Researched & verified by Learn STR at GoStudioM

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