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Irving, TX Rental Registration Rules (2026)

For multi-family properties, yes: Irving requires them to be registered or licensed. Single-family rentals do not have to be registered.

Last checked Sep 28, 2026.

The Rules
  • Irving does not require single-family rentals to be registered with the city. Source · checked Sep 1, 2026
  • Multi-family rental properties in Irving must be registered with the city. Source · checked Sep 1, 2026
  • Multi-family properties in Irving need a city license. Source · checked Sep 28, 2026
  • Permit name: Multifamily License (Code Enforcement Multifamily Division). Source · checked Sep 28, 2026
  • A certificate of occupancy is required for rentals in Irving. Source · checked Sep 28, 2026
  • Inspections: Multifamily properties are inspected by Code Enforcement's Multifamily Division (noncompliant reinspection $100); no inspection program for long-term SFR; STR registration explicitly does not require an inspection. Source · checked Sep 28, 2026
  • Renewal: Annual - multifamily and MH/RV community licenses expire Dec 31 and must be renewed by then; hotels/motels by March 31. Source · checked Sep 1, 2026
  • Application fee: $50. Source: Blue Atlas research team · checked Jun 11, 2026
  • Applications are filed on a fillable PDF form. Source · checked Aug 29, 2026

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Questions
Do I have to register a rental property in Irving?

For multi-family properties, yes: Irving requires them to be registered or licensed. Single-family rentals do not have to be registered.

Does Irving inspect rental properties?

Inspections: Multifamily properties are inspected by Code Enforcement's Multifamily Division (noncompliant reinspection $100); no inspection program for long-term SFR; STR registration explicitly does not require an inspection.

How much does rental registration cost in Irving?

In Irving, the application fee is $50, according to the city's published source.

How Blue Atlas Handles This For Owners

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