Garland property management
for rental owners.

Renting out a home in Garland: city rules

Garland requires every single-family rental property to be permitted by Code Compliance — the strictest of the four cities we publish rules for.

Who has to register

The landlord or manager files a permit application for each single-family dwelling rented or leased, including duplexes, with information about the owners, the management company and the occupants.

Fee

$65 a year per single-family rental, unless the property is certified and granted the permit extension. The permit cannot be assigned or transferred.

Inspection

A full inspection at each change of tenancy, unless the property is certified. The owner or management company notifies Code Compliance of the vacancy and books the inspection; the inspection report goes to the person in charge.

Short-term rentals

A separate permit: $500 a year with a floor plan and proof of insurance, and an annual inspection for renewal.

Source: City of Garland, checked Sep 2026. Rules change — confirm with the city before you lease.

Blue Atlas fees for new clients

New clients in Garland pay a management fee of 4.9% for most homes. It is charged on rent collected. They pay 50% of one month's rent to place a resident and $195 to renew — with no maintenance markups. Owners already under management are billed the terms of their own management agreement.

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