Single Family Rental Registration Information

Corinth City Council adopted the Single Family Rental Ordinance on February 1, 2022. This ordinance requires owners of all single-family residential rental properties in Corinth, including duplexes and townhomes, to register their rental properties with the City of Corinth. Benefits of the program:

• Documenting and recording the conditions of the rental properties.
• Education about rights and responsibilities of owners and tenants.
• Ensure that tenants are provided with safe and sanitary housing.
• Promote healthy homes that can protect children and seniors.
• Help identify dangerous structures and eliminate the hazards.
• Help with identification of illegal activity inside the units.
• Help maintain sustainability in an aging community.

Property Rental Registration Information and Fees

Property Registration

Each owner of a residential rental unit is required to register their rental unit(s) annually (per rolling calendar year), when the property owner changes, or when the tenant changes.
To register a property, please visit the City of Corinth ETrakit customer self service website.

Property Inspection FAQ

     To schedule a single-family rental inspection, please contact Neighborhood Services at 940-498-3274.

• Inspection of rental property every time there is a change in occupancy. Property Managers are required to provide proof of repairs if any are needed.
• Inspection if a tenant has a valid complaint regarding rental property.
• Inspector will assess the residence for the following
  • exterior conditions of home and property maintenance
  • life-safety inside and outside of residence, this includes all plugs, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, breakers, water heater, HVAC, gas lines/manifolds/drip legs, operable doors, windows, and pool/spa equipment (if applicable) are in working order; and do not cause a life-safety issue for the tenant or neighboring homes
  • it is not required for the residence to be automatically "code-upgraded" unless the repair requires a trade permit to be pulled in order to do the work

Fees

• Single-Family Rental Inspection (Initial Annual Fee, Change in Ownership, or Tenant): $50.00.
• An additional $50.00 fee will be added to the permit for non-complicance of repairing items after the first re-inspection of the property.  

Ordinance Information

• Single Family Rental Ordinance

Questions or Concerns?

Please contact Neighborhood Services at (940) 498-3274 with questions.