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Duncanville, TX local landlord rules

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State law also applies. See Texas landlord-tenant law.

Last reviewed 2026-10-16

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Rental licensing / registrationIn Duncanville, a landlord must register a rental unit with the city before it can be rented or occupied (§ 5-203).
Short-term rentals (Airbnb)In Duncanville, a short-term rental must be registered with the city before it can operate (§ 12C-55).

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Rental licensing / registration

In Duncanville, a landlord must register a rental unit with the city before it can be rented or occupied (§ 5-203). Code text: "(a) No person, owner, management company, or agent thereof shall rent, lease, fellow, suffer or offer any residential property to a person without first registering the same under this article."

Verified Source: Duncanville, TX Code of Ordinances § 5-203 · last checked 2026-10-16

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Short-term rentals (Airbnb)

In Duncanville, a short-term rental must be registered with the city before it can operate (§ 12C-55). Code text: "It is unlawful: (1) To operate or allow to be operated a short-term rental without first registering the property in which the rental is to occur with the city in accordance with this article."

Verified Source: Duncanville, TX Code of Ordinances § 12C-55 · last checked 2026-10-16

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