Short-term Rentals and Bed & Breakfasts

On July 5, 2022, the Granbury City Council adopted amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and City Code for Short-term Rental and Bed & Breakfast regulations. Amendments included:

  • Reevaluation and update of terminology such as "Short-term Rental" and "Bed and Breakfast" and "bedroom". 
  • Geographic areas where short-term rentals and bed and breakfasts may locate.
  • Update to parking regulations.
  • Update to standards and permitting requirements.

Resources for Short-term Rentals and Bed & Breakfasts

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is a Short-term Rental or Bed & Breakfast, Hosted?

Short-term Rental (STR), Residential Unhosted – A residential principal building or portion thereof within the principal building and used for lodging accommodations for occupants for a period of less than thirty (30) consecutive days and rented for compensation.

Short-term Rental (STR), Commercial – A premise or portion thereof within a building and used for lodging accommodations for occupants for a period of less than thirty (30) consecutive days and rented for compensation.

Bed and Breakfast, Hosted - A principal building used as a dwelling, occupied as a permanent residence by an owner or agent which serves breakfast and in which sleeping accommodations are provided or offered for occupants for a period of less than thirty (30) consecutive days and rented for compensation. 

Can I operate a Short-term Rental or Bed & Breakfast, Hosted on any property in the City of Granbury?

No, Short-term Rentals and Bed & Breakfast, Hosted are limited to properties located within the City’s Historic Preservation Overlay (HPO) district and Historic Compatibility Overlay (HCO) district. Historic Overlay Districts Map

How do I rent my property as a Short-term Rental or Bed & Breakfast, Hosted?

Short-term Rentals and Bed & Breakfast, Hosted in Residential Districts require the approval of a Specific Use Permit (SUP) prior to issuance of the Short-term Rental Permit/Certificate of Occupancy/Health Permit. Please coordinate Specific Use Permit applications with staff in the Community Development Department (comdev@granbury.org). 

What are the requirements/standards for a Short-term Rental or Bed & Breakfast, Hosted?

Short-term Rentals in Residential Districts are limited to 3 bedrooms (The area of a dwelling intended as sleeping quarters.  The term does not include a kitchen, dining room, bathroom, living room (as an example but not limited to:  game room, sitting room, media room, multi-use room), utility room, or closet or storage area of a dwelling.) and must provide a parking space for each bedroom.

Short-term Rentals in Commercial Districts are limited to 7 bedrooms (The area of a dwelling intended as sleeping quarters.  The term does not include a kitchen, dining room, bathroom, living room (as an example but not limited to:  game room, sitting room, media room, multi-use room), utility room, or closet or storage area of a dwelling.) and must provide a parking space for each bedroom and an additional 2 parking spaces if the property has on-site management.

Bed & Breakfast, Hosted are limited to 7 bedrooms (The area of a dwelling intended as sleeping quarters.   The term does not include a kitchen, dining room, bathroom, living room (as an example but not limited to:  game room, sitting room, media room, multi-use room), utility room, or closet or storage area of a dwelling.) and must provide a parking space for each bedroom and 2 parking spaces for the on-site host(s).

All Short-term Rentals and Bed & Breakfast, Hosted allow a maximum of two (2) persons per bedroom when using the premises as a short term rental.

All Short-term Rentals and Bed & Breakfast, Hosted require a Short-term Rental and Bed & Breakfast, Hosted Permit, Certificate of Occupancy and Health Permit. 

Do I have to pay any additional taxes?

Yes, all Short-term rentals, both hosted and un-hosted, and Bed & Breakfast, Hosted within the city limits are required to submit Hotel Occupancy Taxes. To learn more about Hotel Occupancy Taxes please visit - www.granbury.org/Hotel-Occupancy-Tax.

Who can I contact if I have additional questions?

Please send questions to the Community Development Department – comdev@granbury.org.