Weatherford, Texas

Weatherford requires a Short-Term Rental Permit for any rental under 30 days within city limits, under Chapter 15 of Title V of the City Code, adopted via Ordinance O2025-05 in early 2025. The initial application fee is $400, renewals are $400 every two years, and permits are valid through June 1 of the following even-numbered year; a $150 reinspection fee applies, and a fire marshal inspection is required before a permit is issued. Permits are non-transferable, so a new owner must apply within 30 days of purchase. STRs are allowed in single-family homes in most residential zones and in existing single-family homes in select commercial zones, but not on lake lots. A key constraint is the density cap: STRs are limited to no more than 25% of residential units per block face, with at least one allowed per block face. Occupancy is capped at 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional guests, with a minimum stay of 24 hours and a maximum of 29 days. No owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement was found. Operators must collect hotel occupancy tax totaling roughly 13% (6% Texas state plus 7% City of Weatherford) and register with the city finance department. Enforcement is classified as moderate: permitting, inspections, and the block-face cap create real barriers, but there is no owner-occupancy mandate or annual-night limit.