Granbury, Texas Short-Term Rental Market
Granbury limits STRs to historic overlays; DFW area September 2026 ADR $186, occupancy 53.5%, revenue $2,762.
Quick Answer: Granbury, Texas is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Fort Worth market area is 53%. average monthly revenue in the Fort Worth market area is $2,762. average daily rate in the Fort Worth market area is $186. the top operator in the Fort Worth market area is Evolve with 175 listings. market score is 90/100 (grade A).
Market data reflects the Fort Worth regional market, which includes Granbury. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Granbury.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Granbury sits inside the Dallas-Fort Worth area STR market, and the performance figures on this page describe that wider area. In September 2026 the average daily rate was $186, occupancy was 53.5%, and the average listing earned $2,762 for the month. Entire-home listings averaged $205 per night, professionally managed listings averaged $197, and luxury listings reached $335.
Year over year, the picture is mixed. Occupancy slipped 1.2% while ADR rose 7.5% and monthly revenue rose 8.3%, so growth is coming from price rather than from more booked nights. Calendar 2026 through September shows occupancy of 57.7%, ADR of $188, and average monthly revenue of $2,991, compared with 58.0%, $175, and $2,867 for full year 2025. Average monthly revenue has climbed from $1,756 in 2017 to $2,991 in 2026 so far, an increase of 70.3%.
Bookings run on a 40.2 day average lead time with a 4.67 night average stay, which fits a weekend and short trip market. Granbury itself has about 12,136 residents. The city’s tourism bureau reports 75,000 attendees across more than 40 annual events, along with a historic courthouse square and the 8,700 acre Lake Granbury. Those figures measure event attendance, not total unique visitors.
Bedroom, channel, and listing type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Granbury, so this profile omits them. Investors should also note that local rules confine short term rentals to historic overlay districts, which limits where Granbury properties can operate. See the regulatory section for permit details.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 50% |
| Feb | 57% |
| Mar | 62% |
| Apr | 58% |
| May | 61% |
| Jun | 65% |
| Jul | 64% |
| Aug | 58% |
| Sep | 56% |
| Oct | 57% |
| Nov | 56% |
| Dec | 55% |
Month-by-month nightly rates and revenue figures for Granbury are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Fort Worth market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Fort Worth market as a whole, which includes Granbury, so these counts are not Granbury-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 175 | 7,004 | ★ 4.70 |
| 2 | Landing, Inc. | 159 | 167 | ★ 3.98 |
| 3 | Landing | 101 | 8 | ★ 3.29 |
| 4 | Stays by Monaco | 91 | 1,872 | ★ 4.19 |
| 5 | Properties By Preston | 65 | 70 | ★ 3.59 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Granbury?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 51.2% |
| vrbo | 6% |
| both | 42.8% |
Home Value Trends (Granbury)
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Granbury permits short term rentals but confines them to defined historic overlay zones. STRs are allowed only within the Historic Preservation Overlay and Historic Compatibility Overlay districts, so address eligibility must be confirmed before purchase.
Operators must hold a valid Short-term Rental Permit before operating or advertising. The permit is obtained through the city’s online portal at granburytx.portal.opengov.com, costs approximately $200, and expires one year after issuance, so it must be renewed annually. A city inspection confirming minimum health and safety standards is required before initial approval and each renewal. A Certificate of Occupancy is also needed, and a Health Permit applies if food is served.
Residential-zoned STRs are capped at 3 bedrooms, while commercial-zoned STRs can have up to 7 bedrooms. One off-street parking space is required per bedroom. Owner occupancy is not required for standard short term rentals, and a primary residence is not required. The separate hosted Bed and Breakfast category does require the owner or agent to live on site.
All STRs must collect and remit Hotel Occupancy Tax of 13%, made up of 7% to the City of Granbury and 6% to the State of Texas. There is no published annual night cap. Enforcement runs through permitting, inspection, and prohibitions on operating or advertising without a permit, and severity is rated moderate.
On January 2, 2024, the City Council removed the Specific Use Permit requirement for residential-zoned STRs inside the allowed overlays, following a July 5, 2022 ordinance overhaul. Always confirm current rules with the city before buying.
Market Comparison
The Dallas-Fort Worth area STR market that includes Granbury posted September 2026 occupancy of 53.5% and an ADR of $186. Premium product sits well above that average: entire homes at $205, professionally managed listings at $197, and the luxury tier at $335. The direction of travel is also favorable, since ADR rose 7.5% year over year while occupancy fell only 1.2%. Full year 2025 occupancy was 58.0%.
A typical home value of $377,475 gives investors a moderate cost of entry for a destination with a historic square, a lake, and a full festival calendar. Top operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Granbury, so this profile omits them.
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