The City of Rockwall requires a permit for short-term rentals

The City of Rockwall has a Short-Term Rental Permit and Registration program. You must apply and get approved before listing your property on any short-term rental platform such as Airbnb. Check the city's Building Inspections department for the current application and any updates to permit requirements.

Other cities in the county — Heath, Fate, and Royse City — each set their own rules for short-term rentals. In unincorporated parts of Rockwall County, there may be no city-level permit required. But deed restrictions and HOA rules still apply no matter where you are.

Always check with the right city or county office before you start renting. Rules can change, and operating without a required permit can result in fines.