For property owners · Dallas, TX

Rent your property to an STR or MTR operator in Dallas, TX.

Listing your Dallas rental on ArbiBase is free. You sign a consent form and set your rules, vetted operators send proposals, and you decide who tours and who signs. Dallas requires short-term rentals to register with the city and pay hotel occupancy tax, and its zoning rules for single-family districts have been contested.

Free to list · Free to review · Free to say no

What you get

Your property. Your rules.

Operators sign standard leases directly with you. ArbiBase is not a party to the lease, and is not a broker or property manager: we make the introduction, you run the relationship.

Your consent

Signed

Nothing is listed until you sign the consent form.

Set the rules

You

Rental type, quiet hours, guest caps, insurance minimums, HOA limits.

Anytime

Revocable

Withdraw consent whenever you like, with no penalty.

Owner fees

$0

Operators fund the platform. You never pay to list.

How it works

Four steps, and every one is yours to approve.

  1. Step 01 · List

    Sign and set your rules.

    Sign the consent form and set your non-negotiables: rental type (STR, MTR or both), quiet hours, guest caps, insurance minimums and HOA rules. Operators see your terms before they see your address.

  2. Step 02 · Check

    We check the property.

    A listing is Verified only after signed owner consent, a Greenlight underwriting pass (estimated revenue at least 1.5x the rent) and a Dallas and ZIP rules check for your address.

  3. Step 03 · Receive

    Vetted operators send proposals.

    Each proposal shows the operator's business, insurance, track record, offered rent and lease term, side by side.

  4. Step 04 · Approve

    You decide who tours and signs.

    Review the operator's record, approve who tours, and sign a standard lease directly with the one you choose. Or decline every proposal, at no cost.

Local rules · Dallas

What Dallas's rules mean for you as the owner.

  • Short-term rentals must register with the city and pay hotel occupancy tax.
  • Zoning rules for single-family districts have been contested, so the current ordinance has to be checked for your address before you allow stays under 30 nights.
  • Stays of 30+ nights are generally treated as a standard lease in Dallas.
  • Taxes: Hotel occupancy tax applies to stays under 30 nights. Agree in writing who registers and who files.
  • If you have an HOA or condo association, its bylaws can ban what the city allows. Attach the rules to your listing so operators work inside them. How to check your HOA rules.

Curious what an operator could earn at your address? The free Greenlight check estimates revenue against 1.5x your rent.

STR statusRegistration required
MTR (30+ nights)Generally treated as a standard lease. Confirm with your lease and HOA.
TaxesHotel occupancy tax applies to stays under 30 nights.
Market focusSTR + MTR

Full regulation record: Is Airbnb arbitrage legal in Dallas? · What operators see: Rental arbitrage in Dallas, TX

Last reviewed . General information, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the city or a local attorney before signing a lease.

Short-term or mid-term

Which kind of operator fits Dallas.

Short-term · under 30 nights

Short stays

Registration required

Dallas requires short-term rentals to register with the city and pay hotel occupancy tax, and its zoning rules for single-family districts have been contested.

Mid-term · 30+ nights

Mid-term stays

Stays of 30+ nights are generally treated as a standard lease in Dallas.

Who books in Dallas: Corporate relocations and HQ moves; UT Southwestern and Baylor medical centers; Stadium and convention traffic.

Not sure? Mid-term rentals for landlords explains who the 30+ night guests are and what to require, and short-term or mid-term compares the two.

Dallas owner FAQ

Questions Dallas owners ask.

Can I rent my Dallas property to an Airbnb operator?

It can be, with the right approvals. Short-term rentals must register with the city and pay hotel occupancy tax, and zoning rules for single-family districts have been contested, so check the current ordinance for your address. Mid-term stays of 30+ nights are generally treated as a standard lease.

Who holds the short-term rental permit or registration in Dallas?

Dallas requires short-term rentals to register with the city and pay hotel occupancy tax. Put in the lease who applies, who registers for taxes and who files, and ask to see it before the first guest. On ArbiBase you see how taxes, licensing and insurance are handled before you sign.

Can I allow mid-term stays only?

Yes. Set MTR-only (30+ nights) when you list, and operators who can't meet a rule never see the listing. Stays of 30+ nights are generally treated as a standard lease in Dallas.

Does it cost anything to list my Dallas property?

No. Listing is free for property owners. Operators pay for the platform; you never do. You are never obligated to sign, and you can decline every proposal at no cost.

Who signs the lease?

The operator signs a standard lease directly with you. ArbiBase is not a party to the lease, and is not a broker or property manager: we don't collect rent, supervise guests or run operations.

How are operators and listings checked in Dallas?

Operators' business registration, insurance, track record and references are verified before they can view your listing. A listing is Verified only after signed owner consent, a Greenlight underwriting pass (estimated revenue at least 1.5x the rent) and a check of Dallas and ZIP rules for that address.

The right Dallas operator is yours to approve.

List in five minutes. Verified operators come to you, on your terms. Listing costs nothing, ever.

Free to list · Free to review · Free to say no