On January 8, 2024, City Council approved regulations for short-term rentals operating in Lewisville. The effective date of the ordinance is July 8, 2024. Obtaining a permit is not required until after July 8, 2024. 

What is a short-term rental? 

A short-term rental (STR) is any dwelling unit or portion of a dwelling unit that is rented to guests for less than 30 consecutive days. An STR does not include a hotel, motel, inn, or bed and breakfast. 

What is required to operate an STR in Lewisville? 

Effective July 8, 2024, all STR's are required to obtain a Short-Term Rental Unit permit annually. The permit must be obtained prior to advertising and renting the STR. In addition to a permit, STR's must also pay the hotel occupancy tax every month.