Carrollton, TX Rental Registration Rules (2026)
Yes. Carrollton requires both single-family and multi-family rentals to be registered with the city.
Last checked Nov 2, 2026.
- Single-family rentals in Carrollton must be registered with the city. Source · checked Sep 8, 2026
- Multi-family rental properties in Carrollton must be registered with the city. Source · checked Sep 8, 2026
- Multi-family properties in Carrollton need a city license. Source · checked Sep 1, 2026
- Permit name: Single & Multi-Family Rental Registration. Source · checked Nov 2, 2026
- Carrollton does not require a certificate of occupancy for rentals. Source · checked Sep 1, 2026
- Carrollton requires rental inspections. Source · checked Nov 2, 2026
- Inspections: Multi-family: annual inspection. Single-family: inspected by the City, with annual or periodic inspections as needed. Source · checked Nov 2, 2026
- An inspection is also required when a rental becomes vacant or changes tenants. Source · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Renewal: Annual. Source · checked Nov 2, 2026
- Application fee: $75. Source · checked Nov 2, 2026
- Renewal fee: $75. Source · checked Nov 2, 2026
- Applications are filed through the city's online portal. Source · checked Aug 9, 2026
City ordinance or program page · City registration portal · City application form
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Do I have to register a rental property in Carrollton?
Yes. Carrollton requires both single-family and multi-family rentals to be registered with the city.
Does Carrollton inspect rental properties?
Yes. Carrollton requires rental inspections. Inspections: Multi-family: annual inspection. Single-family: inspected by the City, with annual or periodic inspections as needed.
How much does rental registration cost in Carrollton?
In Carrollton, the application fee is $75 and the renewal fee is $75, according to the city's published source.
Renting out a home in Carrollton?
When a city requires it, Blue Atlas files the rental registration for the homes we manage, so the owner does not have to track the city's forms and deadlines. The rules on this page come from BA Rental Registrations, the tracker our team uses to do that work for every city we serve.
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