Richardson, TX local landlord rules
State law also applies. See Texas landlord-tenant law.
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Rental licensing / registration | In Richardson, owners must register each rental unit with the building official within 30 days of the first tenant moving in and renew ye… |
| Short-term rentals (Airbnb) | In Richardson, a short-term rental needs a registration certificate from the city before it can operate (§ 6-512). |
Details & sources
Rental licensing / registration
In Richardson, owners must register each rental unit with the building official within 30 days of the first tenant moving in and renew yearly (§ 6-471). Code text: "(a) Each owner of a rental unit within the city shall register each such rental unit with the building official within 30 days of the first tenant occupying the rental unit and shall renew such registration annually on the date prescribed by the building official pursuant to subsection 6-472 (a)."
Verified Source: Richardson, TX Code of Ordinances § 6-471 · last checked 2026-10-16
Back to quick facts ↑Short-term rentals (Airbnb)
In Richardson, a short-term rental needs a registration certificate from the city before it can operate (§ 6-512). Code text: "(a) No short-term rental shall operate within the city without a current, valid shortterm rental registration certificate."
Verified Source: Richardson, TX Code of Ordinances § 6-512 · last checked 2026-10-16
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