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The City of North Richland Hills is working to develop regulations for short-term rental (STR) properties—and community input is an important part of the process.

A Town Hall meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15 in the Grand Hall at the NRH Centre, 6000 Hawk Ave. All members of the community—including STR property owners, operators, neighbors, and interested residents—are invited to attend and share their feedback.

The town hall will provide an overview of proposed STR regulations and offer time for attendees to provide feedback and suggestions. This feedback will help guide future updates to the draft ordinance before it returns to the City Council for additional consideration.

In addition to the town hall:

  • Community members can submit comments by email to rentals@nrhtx.com.
  • A focus group with STR operators will be scheduled later this summer.

The City is committed to creating regulations that promote neighborhood integrity, public safety, and fair business practices. Your input will help ensure the ordinance reflects the needs and values of the NRH community.

Please review the information below to learn more about the draft STR ordinance. 

Text Rentals to 888777 for periodic updates on this topic. 

Draft Short Term Rental Ordinance (Posted June 13, 2025)

The North Richland Hills City Council reviewed a proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance during their June 9 work session, outlining new rules and permitting processes for short-term rental properties. The goal of the ordinance is to preserve the character of residential neighborhoods, enhance safety and compliance, and ensure proper tax reporting.

Key elements of the draft ordinance include:

  • Zoning: the addition of short-term rentals as a use in the City’s permitted use table and identification of proposed districts in which the use may be allowed. 
  • Annual Permits: Property owners must apply for and renew an annual permit to operate a short-term rental. The permit is non-transferable and subject to a fee. 
  • Inspections: Initial inspections are required before occupancy, with quarterly and complaint-based inspections possible thereafter. 
  • Standards and Safety: Rentals must comply with occupancy limits, fire safety requirements, noise restrictions, parking limitations, and maintenance of booking records. A designated local contact must be able to respond to issues within 60 minutes. 
  • Guest Notification: Units must display emergency contacts, quiet hours, garbage collection schedules, and other safety information. 
  • Enforcement: Violations may lead to fines up to $2,000, permit revocation, or even utility disconnection for unsafe conditions.  

The proposed ordinance will return for further discussion at future City Council meetings. Opportunities for public input will be provided in advance of any consideration or action by the City Council.

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