Texas Rent Grace Period
2 daysTenants in Texas generally get a 2-day grace period after the rent due date before late fees may be charged — Texas is one of 14 US jurisdictions with a mandated statewide grace period. The FAQ below covers who the rule protects.
Educational information: generated from our Texas law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
How Texas compares
14 of 51 US jurisdictions mandate a general statewide grace period before late fees; elsewhere any grace period is local, conditional, or set by the lease. Here is how Texas compares with other states in our database.
| State | Rent Grace Period |
|---|---|
| Texas | 2 days |
| Utah | no statutory grace period |
| Vermont | no statutory grace period |
| Virginia | no statutory grace period |
| Washington | 5 days |
Frequently asked questions
- How many days late can rent be before fees in Texas?
- Texas generally provides a 2-day grace period before late fees. Late fee must be reasonable. For rent, a reasonable late charge is typically no more than 10-12% of the monthly rent. Texas Property Code Section 92.019.
- How large can the late fee itself be in Texas?
- Late fees in Texas must be reasonable — roughly 10–12% of monthly rent is typical.
- Can a landlord charge a late fee the day after rent is due in Texas?
- Generally no — a 2-day grace period applies first in covered tenancies.
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