🎯 STRisker: Bulletin - Lewisville, TX
Lewisville Eases STR Limits, Raises Permit Cap to 150 with New Rules
Lewisville Opens the Door Wider for STRs
Short-term rental hosts in Lewisville just got a little breathing room. On October 6, 2025, the City Council narrowly voted 4–3 to raise the cap on active STR permits from 130 to 150—an adjustment that signals the city’s willingness to balance growing demand with community control. While the increase gives more property owners a shot at joining the local STR market, it’s not a free-for-all. The new vote also comes with updated rules on how rentals are inspected, spaced out, and occupied.
Under the new ordinance, each short-term rental will undergo more rigorous inspections to ensure compliance with safety and property maintenance codes. The city is also adding new spacing requirements, preventing STRs from clustering too tightly in certain neighborhoods. That’s a nod to residents who’ve voiced concerns about noise, parking congestion, and neighborhood character. On top of that, new occupancy limits are being rolled out to keep guest loads in check, making sure rentals don’t turn into full-blown party houses.
For many local hosts, this expansion feels like a win. STR operators have long argued that the city’s previous cap of 130 permits was too restrictive, leaving many applicants on hold while tourism and local events continued to bring in short-term visitors. The additional 20 permits could help meet that demand, particularly as fall festivals and travel season pick up across the region.
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Still, the close 4–3 split shows that not everyone’s convinced. Some council members and residents worry that more rentals could accelerate neighborhood disruption or limit housing availability for long-term renters. Yet for others, this move represents a practical middle ground—allowing growth, but with clear oversight.
Lewisville’s ongoing dance with short-term rental policy shows just how tricky it can be to strike the right balance between tourism and tranquility. With the new changes now in motion, both hosts and neighbors will be watching closely to see if the city’s new rules keep the peace—or if another round of revisions lies ahead.
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