Airbnb, Fort Worth and Northside neighborhood

Judge rules City of Fort Worth can keep banning short-term rentals from residential neighborhoods
The City of Fort Worth can continue enforcing its rules for short-term rentals, like Airbnb or Vrbo, thanks to a district court judge ruling in the city's favor in a lawsuit against its current ordinance.
A two-year battle between Fort Worth neighborhoods and Airbnb-type rentals may be over
Fort Worth defines short-term rentals as any property rented out for less than 30 days. The city passed rules in 2018 banning short-term rentals from residential neighborhoods, such as Arlington Heights or Como, but allowing them in mixed-use districts like the Near Southside and downtown.
Court rules in favor of Fort Worth, upholds city's ban on Airbnb-like properties
Short-term rental operators sued the city of Fort Worth, alleging its ordinance banning Airbnb and VRBO-type rentals was illegal.
Fort Worth's short-term rental regulations affirmed by court ruling
A judge ruled that Fort Worth can continue enforcing its short-term rental regulations, which ban STRs in residential areas. The city has been defending its ordinance for two years, and the ruling affirms its authority to regulate STRs.
Will this residential neighborhood in far south Fort Worth get a new rental community?
Plans to build a 151-unit rental community in far south Fort Worth squeezed past the city’s zoning commission Wednesday afternoon. NexMetro, an Arizona-based developer, hopes to build a “cottage style” complex at the northwest intersection of Altamesa Boulevard and Village Parkway,
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Fort Worth approves new development, marking end for Montgomery Street Antique Mall
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Fort Worth seeks $400 million from Defense Department, chemical companies over PFAS
The city of Fort Worth wants the Defense Department and chemical manufacturers to pay for the damage purportedly caused by ...
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City of Fort Worth sues the military, chemical manufacturers for water supply contamination
FORT WORTH, Texas — In a lawsuit filed Monday, the city of Fort Worth blames the federal government, the military, and several chemical manufacturers for contaminating its water supply with so ...
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Fort Worth Sky High with First US City-Wide Commercial Drone Deliveries, Get Walmart Goodies by Air
Fort Worth launches the first major US city drone delivery network, managing local regulations while operating under FAA ...
Fort Worth approves new zoning for site of beloved antique mall near Dickies Arena
City council voted unanimously Tuesday night to rezone two industrially-labeled plots of land at the southern end of ...
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Q&A: Meet the candidates for Fort Worth City Council's District 4
I will strengthen public safety, improve roads, and support local businesses by cutting red tape and keeping taxes low. By ...
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Spring Break Fun: Paddington Bear Visits Fort Worth Public Library for Story Time and Activities
Paddington Bear visits Fort Worth Library for kid-friendly spring break events, including story times and activities.
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Fort Worth city wide job fair
Discover why “It’s Worth Working Here” at the Fort Worth Citywide Job Fair 2025. Save the date: Saturday, April 5. Location: ...