Farmers Branch, TX Rental Registration Rules (2026)
Yes. Farmers Branch requires both single-family and multi-family rentals to be registered with the city.
Last checked Nov 2, 2026.
- Single-family rentals in Farmers Branch must be registered with the city. Source · checked Sep 11, 2026
- Multi-family rental properties in Farmers Branch must be registered with the city. Source · checked Sep 11, 2026
- Multi-family properties in Farmers Branch need a city license. Source · checked Sep 11, 2026
- Permit name: Single-Family Rental License / Apartment Complex Rental License / Residential Certificate of Occupancy Program. Source · checked Aug 9, 2026
- A certificate of occupancy is required for rentals in Farmers Branch. Source · checked Sep 11, 2026
- Farmers Branch requires rental inspections. Source · checked Aug 9, 2026
- Inspections: Yes - CO inspection at every tenancy change (minimum housing code: grounds, structure, smoke/CO alarms, plumbing, permit history); SFR annual exterior inspection with interior on complaint; apartment complexes inspected annually with all units to be made available. Source · checked Aug 9, 2026
- Renewal: Annual; apartment licenses expire December 31 each year (new owner must apply within 30 days of ownership change); SFR license renews annually. Source · checked Aug 9, 2026
- Application fee: $50. Source: Blue Atlas research team · checked Jun 11, 2026
- Renewal fee: $13. Source · checked Nov 2, 2026
- Applications are filed through the city's online portal. Source: Blue Atlas research team · checked May 31, 2026
City ordinance or program page · City registration portal
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Do I have to register a rental property in Farmers Branch?
Yes. Farmers Branch requires both single-family and multi-family rentals to be registered with the city.
Does Farmers Branch inspect rental properties?
Yes. Farmers Branch requires rental inspections. Inspections: Yes - CO inspection at every tenancy change (minimum housing code: grounds, structure, smoke/CO alarms, plumbing, permit history); SFR annual exterior inspection with interior on complaint; apartment complexes inspected annually with all units to be made available.
How much does rental registration cost in Farmers Branch?
In Farmers Branch, the application fee is $50 and the renewal fee is $13, according to the city's published source.
Renting out a home in Farmers Branch?
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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