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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
- Short-term Rental and Bed & Breakfast City Code Related Sections
- Historic Overlay Districts Map
- City of Granbury Interactive Zoning Map
- Specific Use Permit (SUP) Application
- Short-term Rental and Bed & Breakfast Permit Application
- Certificate of Occupancy Application
- Health Permit Application
- Staff Directory
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.