Corporate Relocation to Texas: A Complete Housing Guide
When a company relocates an employee, finding temporary housing fast — without sacrificing quality — is one of HR's biggest challenges. This guide walks through everything corporate HR teams and relocation coordinators need to know about employee housing in Texas.
Why Texas for Corporate Relocation?
Texas has no state income tax, a thriving business environment, and a rapidly growing tech, energy, and healthcare sector. Dallas-Fort Worth added over 170,000 jobs in 2024 alone. With major employers like Toyota, AT&T, Nokia, and scores of healthcare networks headquartered in DFW, corporate relocations into North Texas are at an all-time high.
The Three Housing Types for Corporate Relocation
STR (Short-Term Rental): Ideal for employees on short assignments, trial periods, or scouting trips lasting 1–30 nights. Hotels are expensive and feel impersonal — a furnished home gives employees the space and comfort to stay productive.
MTR (Mid-Term Rental): The most common corporate housing type. For employees on 1–6 month assignments, 30-90+ day furnished homes offer a home-office setup, full kitchen, and monthly pricing that saves 30–50% vs. extended hotel stays.
LTR (Long-Term Rental): For permanent relocations, an annual lease on a premium home provides stability. Oakli Stays can arrange corporate master leases for multiple employees across multiple properties.
What to Look for in a Corporate Housing Partner
The right corporate housing partner handles logistics so HR doesn't have to. Key features to look for: Consolidated billing and monthly invoicing. Dedicated account manager. Flexible lease terms. Fast booking turnaround (48-72 hour timelines). Quality-verified properties with professional cleaning and maintenance.
How Oakli Stays Supports Corporate Partners
Oakli Stays offers a dedicated corporate partner program with consolidated billing, monthly invoices, priority booking access, and a partner dashboard where HR managers can view all active bookings, manage renewals, and upload documents. Corporate partners receive negotiated rates and access to our full inventory of MTR and LTR properties across DFW.
Tax Considerations for Corporate Housing
Corporate housing costs may be deductible as business expenses (consult your tax advisor). For stays under 90 days, Texas applies hotel occupancy taxes. For stays over 90 days in a single property, occupancy taxes may be waived under Texas Tax Code §151.318. Our team will help ensure bookings are structured correctly for your tax situation.