Can I Airbnb in Fort Lauderdale, FL? (2026)

Short-term rentals (rentals of homes, duplexes, tri/four-plexes, or condos to transient occupants for periods under 30 days) are legal in Fort Lauderdale but every property must be registered with the city's Vacation Rental Registration Program and hold a Certificate of Compliance, on top of a Florida DBPR lodging license, state/county tax accounts, and city and county business tax receipts. Initial registration costs $880 (effective October 1, 2025, up from $350) and must be renewed annually by September 30 ($650 non-owner-occupied, $200 owner-occupied), with a passed city safety inspection. The biggest constraints are occupancy limits (2 overnight guests per bedroom, gatherings capped at 20) and strict enforcement, including certificate suspensions and fines of up to $5,000 per day for operating while suspended (up to $15,000 per violation where the violation is irreparable or irreversible). Always confirm current requirements with the city before operating.

What’s required: a Vacation Rental Registration (Certificate of Compliance) ($880) is required; occupancy taxes apply; renew annual.