Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Harker Heights, TX

Short-term rentals and bed & breakfasts are permitted only if registered under City Code Chapter 127; a minimum 500-foot separation between STRs applies; one off-street parking space per bedroom is required; occupancy limits include no more than three persons over age 18 per bedroom, and up to six unrelated individuals total; meal service is prohibited; outdoor gatherings limited to 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. and no more than 20 persons; specific fire and life-safety items (interconnected smoke alarms, CO detectors, GFCIs, exit ladders, fire extinguishers, first-aid kit) are required.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Harker Heights. 1) Obtain and submit the STR registration form from the Director (Planning & Development), providing owner/operator info, local 24-hour contact, site plan (showing parking – one off-street space per bedroom), number of bedrooms and occupancy limits, and proof of ownership/DBA/LLC filings as required; 2) Schedule and pass a life-safety on-site inspection by the City Building Official and Fire Marshal (walk-through required before approval; reinspection fees may apply if failed); 3) Pay applicable permit/permit-fee per the city's fee schedule; previously existing STRs must provide a sworn affidavit and proof of remitted state and local hotel occupancy taxes for the 12 months preceding the ordinance effective date and apply for an exemption within 60 days, paying applicable fees.

1) Obtain and submit the STR registration form from the Director (Planning & Development), providing owner/operator info, local 24-hour contact, site plan (showing parking – one off-street space per bedroom), number of bedrooms and occupancy limits, and proof of ownership/DBA/LLC filings as required; 2) Schedule and pass a life-safety on-site inspection by the City Building Official and Fire Marshal (walk-through required before approval; reinspection fees may apply if failed); 3) Pay applicable permit/permit-fee per the city's fee schedule; previously existing STRs must provide a sworn affidavit and proof of remitted state and local hotel occupancy taxes for the 12 months preceding the ordinance effective date and apply for an exemption within 60 days, paying applicable fees.