Irving landlord startup checklist: 59¢ tax rate, $1,619 rents, an apartment market

Irving in September 2026, by the numbers: the City Council adopted its fiscal-year 2026-27 budget “based on maintaining a tax rate of $0.5891/$100 valuation” (Property tax information); the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 estimate gives a median gross rent of $1,619 and an owner-occupied share of 38.1%; HUD’s voucher standards for the Dallas HUD Metro area are ZIP-level; the city does not administer vouchers itself; and there is no registration for a house rented long-term, only the annual risk-rated inspection of apartment complexes and the $200 STR registration. The steps below give the source for each.

Step 1 — The DCAD record

The Dallas Central Appraisal District record gives the owner of record, the appraised value and the taxing units. Save it with its date; Irving lies in Dallas County, so the same record confirms the justice court district for an eviction.

Step 2 — Which program reaches your unit

Apartment complexes are inspected annually under the city’s risk rating, with Level 3 properties seen twice a year (Multifamily living); the registration fee for the program was not displayed on the city’s pages read for this guide. Short-term rentals register annually for $200 and, from July 31, 2026, need a conditional use permit in most residential districts (Short-Term Rentals). A house or condo rented for 30 days or more appears in no program on the city’s Code Enforcement pages; the property standards page describes the conditions enforced on complaint. See the Irving registration guide.

Step 3 — Budget the flat city rate and the rest of the bill

At $0.5891 per $100, Irving’s city rate sits between Dallas’s 69.88¢ and Plano’s 43.76¢. Dallas County, the school district (Irving ISD, Coppell ISD or Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, by address), Dallas College and Parkland Hospital add their rates; the DCAD record lists them. Water, wastewater and drainage rates rose on October 1, 2025 (Water rates and fees), which matters if the lease has the landlord paying water.

Step 4 — Price with two public numbers

Census 2020–2024 for the city of Irving: median gross rent $1,619, owner-occupied rate 38.1%, median owner-occupied home value $315,600, population 257,076 on July 1, 2025 (Census QuickFacts, Irving city). HUD’s FY2026 page states that all Housing Choice Voucher programs in the Dallas HUD Metro FMR Area use Small Area Fair Market Rents by ZIP code (HUD FY2026 FMR); the ZIP figure is the voucher benchmark, not a metro number.

IRVING STARTUP FACTS (SEPTEMBER 2026)
Item	Value	Source
City tax rate, FY2026-27	$0.5891 per $100 (maintained)	City of Irving
Median gross rent	$1,619 (ACS 2020–2024)	Census
Owner-occupied rate	38.1% (ACS 2020–2024) — lowest of the twenty cities on this site	Census
Apartment inspection	Annual, risk-rated; Level 3 twice a year	Code Enforcement
STR registration	$200 per year; CUP in most residential districts from July 31, 2026	Code Enforcement
Voucher rent standard	Small Area FMR by ZIP code	HUD FY2026

Step 5 — Vouchers: the city does not run the program

“The City of Irving does not currently administer Section 8 rental assistance vouchers, however, certain properties within the city do accept the vouchers,” the city’s housing page states (Housing assistance programs). Voucher holders in Irving carry vouchers issued by other housing authorities, and a landlord who accepts one deals with that authority’s inspection and payment process. Local Government Code §250.007 leaves the acceptance decision to the landlord apart from veteran protections; write the policy down and apply it identically.

What changes in Irving

City tax rate of $0.5891 per $100, maintained for FY2026-27.
An apartment market: 38.1% owner-occupancy and a $1,619 median gross rent.
No city-run voucher program — voucher holders bring vouchers from other authorities.
Apartments are inspected annually by risk rating; houses rented long-term have no program; STRs pay $200 a year.
Water, wastewater and drainage rates rose on October 1, 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the City of Irving property tax rate?

$0.5891 per $100 of valuation, maintained in the FY2026-27 budget (City of Irving). County, school and other district rates are added.

Does Irving administer Housing Choice Vouchers?

No. The city states it “does not currently administer Section 8 rental assistance vouchers,” though properties in the city accept vouchers issued by other authorities (City of Irving).

Do I need to register a rental house in Irving?

Not for a long-term rental; the city’s programs cover apartment complexes (annual risk-rated inspection) and short-term rentals ($200 annual registration).

What does a voucher pay in Irving?

It depends on the ZIP code: all HCV programs in the Dallas HUD Metro FMR Area use Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026).

Sources

Rules change and the right answer can depend on the home, the city, the lease and the timing. These are the official pages this guide relies on; check them before signing, charging a fee, sending a notice or making a legal decision.

General information for U.S. landlords, with a Texas focus. This guide is not legal, tax or accounting advice. Consult a qualified professional for your situation. Written by the rentalfreelease.com Editorial Team; last reviewed September 19, 2026.