Renting out a home in Irving: city rules
Irving's rental registration program covers short-term rentals, and the city licenses multifamily complexes separately. Both are run by Irving Code Enforcement.
- What has to be registered
- A short-term rental — any residential structure, or part of one, used for lodging guests for less than thirty consecutive days. Short-term rentals must be registered annually with the City of Irving.
- New short-term rentals since July 31, 2026
- New short-term rentals in single-family homes and townhomes in most “R” Residential districts must obtain a Conditional Use Permit before operating.
- Existing short-term rentals
- Existing short-term rentals in those districts may continue as legal nonconforming uses, provided there are no violations and the annual registration stays current.
- Multifamily complexes
- Owners and managers of multifamily complexes are licensed each year and are responsible for keeping units and exterior areas in compliance with city code standards.
Source: City of Irving, checked Sep 2026. Rules change — confirm with the city before you lease.