Short-Term-Rental-ApplicationCity of Denton / Development Services 215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 (940) 349-8360 / building@cityofdenton.com
Application must be filled out, signed, and submitted with all required documents attached.
Requirements Checklist
No External Signage
Working Smoke Alarms
Working Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Working Fire Extinguisher (5lbs., ABC rated)
Sample Informational Brochure
Maximum Number of Occupants Permitted1
Floor Sketch Plan with Room Dimensions
Site Plan or Survey Showing Parking
Areas/Spaces
Two Forms of Proof of Primary Residence of
Property Owner2
1 Occupancy limit – no more than two adults per bedroom plus two additional adults with a maximum of 10 persons total.
2 Proof of primary residence may include: motor vehicle registration, driver’s license, Texas State ID card, voter registration, property tax documents or utility
bill.
Property Address of the Short-Term Rental
Property Owner Information
Name
Mailing Address
Phone Number 24-Hour Contact Number
Email
Property Owner’s Local Emergency Contact Representative
Name
Mailing Address
Phone Number 24-Hour Contact Number
Email
I certify that I am the property owner and occupy this residence as my primary residence and I will provide an informative brochure to
my guests that includes my 24-hour contact information and a local 24-hour contact number should I be out of town during the rental
of my property, pertinent neighborhood information (such as noise restrictions and trash collection schedules) and information to assist
guests in case of emergencies. I understand that I shall include the correct limits of guests and vehicles when advertising the property
as a short-term rental based on the 2019 Denton Development Code and will include the prohibition against the use of the property for
having a party in any advertisement, listing or other publication offering the premises for rent and will include the permit number
assigned to the property by the City of Denton as a short-term rental in all advertisements.
Date of Application Signature
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX INFORMATION
The City of Denton imposes at 7% hotel occupancy tax per Chapter 10: Finance and Taxation of its municipal code. Reporting and payment of the
city’s 7% occupancy tax is made by the property owner directly to the City of Denton using its required reporting form. New lodging properties must
contact the city’s Finance department before collecting and paying the imposed 7% occupancy tax. Please contact the Finance Department at (940)
349-8206 for more information.
CITY OF DENTON
SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGISTRATION
PERMIT NUMBER:
DATE RECEIVED: