CouncilTrac · Matter
What this is
Council will review and discuss the city's current regulations governing short-term rentals, such as those listed on Airbnb or VRBO.
Why it matters
How the city regulates short-term rentals can affect neighborhood character, housing availability, and the responsibilities of property owners who rent out their homes.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — March 2, 2026 meeting
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — March 2, 2026
Review and discuss short-term rental regulation update
Official agenda language
REVIEW AND DISCUSS UPDATE ON SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS
Documents
Related matters
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90-day pause on new short-term rental registrations in residential areas
An ordinance would temporarily ban new short-term rental (e.g., Airbnb/VRBO) registrations in residential, apartment, duplex, and patio home districts for 90 days while the city reviews its policies.
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Discussion of short-term rental regulations update
The council will review and discuss an update on the city's regulations governing short-term rentals (such as Airbnb and VRBO-style properties).
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Executive session: personnel, DART board, short-term rentals, zoning entitlements
The council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.074 and 551.071 to discuss personnel matters, appointments to the DART board, legal advice on short-term rentals, and legal advice on removal of zoning entitlements.
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Ordinance updating Richardson's short-term rental regulations
The council will consider adopting an ordinance making several updates to the city's short-term rental rules in Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances, including new definitions, revised registration requirements, hotel occupancy tax obligations, a new appeals process, and added enforcement and penalty provisions.
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Closed session: city attorney consultation on short-term rentals
The council will meet privately with the city attorney to discuss short-term rentals, as permitted under Texas Government Code §551.071.