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

Inside the City of Rockwall, do the permit work before you host guests. The city has a short-term rental permit form for new rentals and renewals.

The form asks what kind of place it is: owner-occupied home, non-owner-occupied home, apartment, or condo. It also asks for a responsible party who lives in Rockwall County and can respond within one hour.

A city permit does not erase deed restrictions, lease rules, or covenants. It also does not move to a new owner, operator, address, or location. The application lists a $500 fee, insurance proof, parking details, smoke detectors, and a fire extinguisher.