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Grapevine

Prohibited
Texas · City of GrapevineUpdated Mar 26, 2026
Gold-standard verification1% sourced

Cross-referenced against 3 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.

Verified Feb 4, 2026Sources 3

Summary

Plain-english overview

Short-term rentals are strictly prohibited in all residential zoning districts, with a highly restricted path for multifamily units only.

Restriction level

Severity 100
Classification
Prohibited
100
Severity

Why this classification

  • Residential STRs prohibited
  • Tenants cannot host
  • Permit required
  • Reporting required
  • No night cap
  • No primary residence requirement
  • No STR-specific fee

In plain English

What this means for you

You cannot legally operate a short-term rental in a single-family home or residential neighborhood in Grapevine. Rentals of less than 30 days are only allowed in specific high-density apartment complexes (50+ units) after receiving a special permit from the City Council.

At a glance

Key numbers
Permit requiredNo
Night limitNone
Primary residenceNot required
Total tax rate0.1%
Permit fee$0
Max fine$2,000

4 things hosts often miss

Common compliance gaps
  1. 1Complete ban on all single-family residential STRs regardless of owner occupancy
  2. 2Multifamily STRs must be 500+ feet away from any single-family zoning district
  3. 3On-street parking for STR guests is strictly prohibited
  4. 4Permit number must be included in all online advertisements

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility6 rules
  • Grapevine prohibits STRs in the following property types: Single Family Home, ADU, Warehouse, Business/Commercial building.
  • Grapevine does NOT allow tenants to host STRs. Only property owners may operate short-term rentals.
  • Grapevine prohibits STRs in the following zones: R-5.0, R-7.5, R-12.5, R-TH, R-20, Historic Grapevine Township, Transit District Overlay.
Requirements8 rules
  • Texas requires STR registration. Apply at: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/hotel/
  • Grapevine requires liability insurance for STR hosts.
  • Grapevine STR warning: Complete ban on all single-family residential STRs regardless of owner occupancy
  • Grapevine STR warning: Multifamily STRs must be 500+ feet away from any single-family zoning district
Application process6 rules
  • Grapevine STR permit - Step 1: Verify Multifamily Eligibility. Ensure the complex has at least 50 units and is not within 500 feet of a single-family zoned property. Required documents: Zoning map verification, Complex unit count. Time: 1 week.
Taxes2 rules
  • Texas charges a state-level Transient Occupancy Tax of 0.06%.
  • Grapevine charges a Transient Occupancy Tax of 0.07%.
Limits & restrictions2 rules
  • Grapevine limits STRs to a maximum of 12 guests.
  • Grapevine has a building_minimum_size cap of 50 STR permits.
Safety requirements1 rule
  • Grapevine requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, posted emergency contact, parking, trash plan, noise restrictions (No outside congregation 10pm-9am; Max 63 decibels at property line).
Penalties1 rule
  • Grapevine enforces the following penalties for STR violations: First violation: Citation and potential fine up to $2000 per day. Subsequent violations: Permit revocation. Maximum fine: $2000.
Exemptions1 rule
  • Grapevine exempts the following from STR regulations: bed and breakfast establishments, hotels and motels, long-term stays (30+ days), Rentals over 30 days.

How to get permitted

Step-by-step guide for Grapevine

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steps completed
Step 1

Verify Multifamily Eligibility

Ensure the complex has at least 50 units and is not within 500 feet of a single-family zoned property.

1 weekFree
Documents needed
  • Zoning map verification
  • Complex unit count
Official resource
Step 2

Pre-Application Meeting

Schedule a meeting with the Planning Services Department to discuss the conditional use request and narrative.

1-2 weeksFree
Documents needed
  • Concept plan
  • Narrative of operation
Official resource
Step 3

Conditional Use Request

Submit a formal request to the City Council for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).

2-4 months
Documents needed
  • Application forms
  • CUP narrative
Official resource
Step 4

Permit Application and Inspection

After CUP approval, apply for the MSTR permit and pass fire/building safety inspections.

2-3 weeks
Documents needed
  • CUP approval letter
  • Safety equipment list
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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